ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of the femoral tunnel angle on the femoral tunnel after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in rabbits. MethodsFifty-four healthy 4-5 months old rabbits (weighing, 1.8-2.3 kg, male or female) were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=18). The ACL reconstruction models of the right knee were established in 3 experimental groups using its Achilles tendons, and the left knee served as the control group. On the coronal position, the angle between the femoral tunnel and the femoral shaft axis was 30°, 45°, and 60°. The level of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) in the synovial fluid at 1, 2, and 4 weeks, the maximum load of the ligament and the rate of bone tunnel enlargement at 4, 8, and 12 weeks were detected. ResultsThe level of TNF-α significantly increased, and the maximum load of the ligament significantly decreased in the 3 experimental groups when compared with ones in the control group (P<0.05), but no significant difference was found among 3 experimental groups (P>0.05). The bone tunnel enlargement was observed in 3 experimental groups at each time point and reached the peak at 4 weeks, but no significant difference was shown among 3 groups (P>0.05). ConclusionThe 30-60° angle between the femoral tunnel and the femoral shaft axis in the coronal position has no significant effect on the femoral tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction in rabbits.
ObjectiveTo investigate the expressions of IL-10,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in serum and lung tissue of COPD rats in order to elucidate the potential mechanism of airway inflammation. MethodsForty-five healthy adult male SD rats were randomly divided into a COPD model group (n=30) and a normal control group (n=15). The COPD rat model was established by intratracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and exposure to cigarette smoke for 28 days. The concentrations of IL-10,TNF-α and IFN-γ in serum and lung tissue were measured by ELISA. ResultsTNF-α level of serum and lung tissue in the COPD model group increased significantly compared with the control group(P<0.05),while the levels of IFN-γ and IL-10 decreased significantly[serum:(44.68±8.67) ng/L vs. (75.96±10.59) ng/L;lung tissue:(64.55±9.03) ng/L vs. (94.06±8.71) ng/L,P<0.01]. The level of IL-10 in serum and lung tissue was negatively correlated with TNF-α (serum:r=-0.67,lung tissue:r=-0.80,P<0.01). The level of IL-10 in serum and lung tissue was positively correlated with IFN-γ (serum:r=0.64,lung tissue:r=0.72,P<0.01). The level of IL-10 in serum and lung tissue was negatively correlated with the percentage of neutrophils(serum:r=-0.70,lung tissue:r=-0.67,P<0.01). ConclusionIn COPD rats,down regulation of IL-10 plays an important role in regulation of airway inflammation.
Objective To study the effect of Fe 3+ -modified carborymethyl celluiose (Fe 3+ -CMC ) on preventing postoperative adhesion and inhibiting the expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) in the injured parts of postoperative peritoneum. Methods Fourty Wistar mice were divided into 2 groups randomly, and abdominal adhesion models were made, then 0.9% NaCl (control group) and Fe 3+ -CMC (experimental group) were sprayed into the wound surface of abdominal cavity. All mice were killed to observe the adhesion condition on day 14 after operation. Another 120 Wistar mice were divided into 2 groups randomly, and abdominal adhesion models were made as mentioned above. Ten mice were killed which were chosen randomly from 2 groups on day 1, 3, 5, 7, 14 and 60, respectively. The expressions of TNF-α and FGF in the peritoneal injured and adhesion tissues were observed by immunohistochemistry technique. Results The adhesion grade in experimental group was much lower than that in control group ( P ＜ 0.01). The expression of TNF-α (day 3-7 after operation) and FGF (day 5-7 after operation) in experimental group were lower than those in control group ( P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Fe 3+ -CMC can decrease postoperative adhesion grade and prevent the expressions of TNF-α and FGF in injured parts of postoperative peritoneum.
Objective To investigate influence of genders on the activity of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) in lungs of endotoxemic rats. Methods Twenty female and 20 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups as follow: female control group (n=10), male control group (n=10), male endotoxemic group (n=10), and female endotoxemic group (n=10). The endotoxemic rats model was made by injecting lipopolysaccharide (5 mg/kg) into the abdominal cavity. Tissue samples were collected from the lungs in different groups and electrophoresis mobility shift assay was used to measure the activity of NF-κB. The levels of serum TNF-α and estrogen were measured at the same time. Results There was no significant difference between the activities of NF-κB in male and female control groups (1.33±0.24 vs 1.47±0.40）, and there was also no significant difference between other items in these groups as well (Pgt;0.05). Yet, the activity of NF-κB (female: 12.10±2.89; male: 19.53±2.12) and the level of TNF-α 〔female: (4.10±0.72) ng/ml; male: (6.37±1.29) ng/ml〕 were significantly increased after injection of lipopolysaccharide (Plt;0.01), and the indices in female group were significantly lower than those in male group (Plt;0.01). Correlation analysis showed that there was a positive relation between the activity of NF-κB in lungs and the level of TNF-α (female: r=0.921 1, P=0.013; male: r=0.907 2, P=0.017), and there was a negative correlation between the activity of NF-κB and the level of estrogen (female: r=-0.887 5, P=0.017; male: r=0.872 3, P=0.022) in both male endotoxemic group and female endotoxemic group (Plt;0.05). Conclusion Gender may be one of the factors that influence the activity of NF-κB in the lungs of endotoxemic rats. While on the other hand, endogenous estrogen may protect the lungs of endotoxemic rats from injury by inhibiting the activity of NF-κB.
【Abstract】ObjectiveTo explore the effects of p38 mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK) on apoptosis of small intestinal epithelial cells after transplantation in rats. MethodsSmall intestinal transplantation was performed in SD and Wistar rats. The recipients were divided into three groups: isograft group (Wistar→Wistar group), allograft group (SD→Wistar group) and allograft+cyclosporine A group (SD→Wistar+CsA group). The grafts were harvested on day 1, 3, 5 and 7 after operation. All graft samples were subjected to histological examination. The apoptosis of graft epithelial cells was detected by TUNEL method. p38 MAPK was measured by Westernblotting method and serum TNFα was determined by ELISA. ResultsMild, moderate and severe rejection reaction occurred in the SD→Wistar group, it was showed that the number of apoptotic cells increased with the severity of the rejection reaction by TUNEL. In SD→Wistar group, the numbers of apoptotic cells were significantly higher than those of the other two groups （P＜0.01）. The severity of rejection reaction in SD→Wistar+CsA group was less than that of SD→Wistar group and the number of apoptotic cells increased with the severity of the rejection reaction (P＜0.01). The level of serum TNFα varied with the apoptotic degree of small intestinal epithelial cells in SD→Wistar group and SD→Wistar+CsA group （P＜0.01）. The expression of p38 MAPK increased with the number of the apoptotic cells in SD→Wistar group and SD→Wistar+CsA group （P＜0.01）, but there was no evident change in Wistar→Wistar group （Pgt;0.05）. The expression of p38 MAPK and the level of serum TNFα were positively correlated with apoptosis in small intestinal rejection after transplantation （r=0.875， P＜0.01； r=0.837， P＜0.01）. p38 MAPK and TNFα were also positively correlated （r=0.826，P＜0.01）. ConclusionApoptosis plays an important role in small intestinal rejection. p38 MAPK is involved in apoptosis and is an important regulator in signal pathway of cell apoptosis.
【Abstract】ObjectiveTo explore the effect of glutamine on immune function of rat with obstructive jaundice and its possible mechanism. MethodsFifty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: Control group (n=10)， obstructive jaundice group (n=20) and glutamine treatment group (n=20). The serum concentration of TNF-α, IL-10 was detected by using radioimmune method. Liver function was measured through automated biochemistry analyzer. The animal model of obstructive jaundice was established by ligating the rat’s common bile duct. Bacteria cultures were performed with the rat’s tissues of lung, spleen, liver and kidney respectively. ResultsCompared with control group, obstructive jaundice group showed statistically lower serum level of TNF-α, and statistically higher serum level of IL-10, TBIL, ALT and AST during the first and the second week after ligation of common bile duct. During the first and second week after administration of glutamine, the serum TNF-α of glutamine treatment group was statistically higher than that in control group and obstructive jaundice group. Meanwhile, glutamine treatment group showed statistically lower serum level of IL-10, TBIL, ALT and AST than obstructive jaundice group. There were statistically less bacteria translocations in glutamine treatment group than those in obstructive jaundice group. Conclusion Glutamine can increase the immune function by changing serum concentration of TNF-α, IL-10 and decrease the bacteria translocation.
ObjectiveTo explore the regulation of nuclear factorκB (NFκB) on tumor necrosis factorα (TNFα) expression in the liver and its role in liver injury in rats with acute pancreatitis.MethodsSeventytwo Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups: acute pancreatitis group (AP), acute pancreatitis treated with pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) group (APP) and sham operation group (SO). The hepatic NFκB activities were determined with electrophoretic mobility shift assays. The expressions of hepatic TNFα mRNA were detected with RTPCR. The levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were also measured.ResultsThe NFκB activities were significantly higher in AP and APP groups than those in SO group 3-6 hours after operation. The expressions of TNFα mRNA were ber in AP and APP groups than those in SO group 3-24 hours after operation. The levels of serum ALT were also significantly higher in these two groups than those in SO group 3-24 hours after operation. However, compared with AP group, the activities of NFκB, the expressions of TNFα mRNA and the levels of ALT significantly decreased in APP group.ConclusionThe activation of hepatic NFκB is associated with the liver injury by regulating TNFα mRNA expression in acute pancreatitis.
Objective To explore the expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) mRNA, TNF and TNFR in the gallbladder mucosa which developed from hyperplasia, dysplasia to carcinoma, and to further discuss the relationship between TNF and pathogenesis of gallbladder carcinoma. Methods In situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry were used to determine TNF mRNA, TNF protein and TNFR protein expression in hyperplasia, dysplasia and carcinoma of gallbladder. Results ①No one of 20 cases of gallbladder hyperplasia was found to express TNF mRNA, while 4 of 20 (20%) cases of dysplasia and 18 of 20 (90%) cases of carcinoma were found to express TNF mRNA (P＜0.05). ②For the expression of TNF mRNA in mononuclear cells (MNC), positive staining was found in 15% of gallbladder hyperplasia, 85% of dysplasia and 90% of carcinoma, respectively (P＜0.05). The cell numbers of positive staining MNC were 4.85±1.50, 6.00±2.71 and 9.33±3.07, respectively (P＜0.05). ③In gallbladder carcinoma, the cell number of carcinoma and MNC with positive TNF mRNA expression was correlated with clinical stage (P＜0.05). The higher the clinical stage, the more the positive staining cell numbers. The positive staining cell numbers of carcinoma in stage Ⅰ-Ⅲ and Ⅳ-Ⅴ were 9.13±4.39 and 14.80±4.02, respectively (P＜0.01), and the positive staining cell numbers of MNC were 7.13±2.53 and 11.10±2.23, respectively (P＜0.05). ④The cell numbers of carcinoma and MNC with TNF mRNA expression increased with tumor size. In tumors with diameter over 2 cm and less than 2 cm, the positive staining cell numbers of carcinoma were 14.00±4.20 and 8.83±4.96, respectively (P＜0.05), and that of MNC were 10.50±2.54 and 7.00±2.83, respectively (P＜0.05). ⑤The region of TNF protein expression was similar to that of TNF mRNA, but TNF protein expression was more frequent and wider than that of TNF mRNA. ⑥The tumor necrosis factor receptor was expressed in tumoral vascular endothelial cells and MNC in all cases of carcinoma, but was negatively stained in mucosa epithelial cells and tumor cells of all cases. ⑦There was positive linear correlation in TNF mRNA between tumor cell and MNC (r=0.687, P＜0.01), same as that in TNF protein expression (r=0.742, P＜0.01); and there was positive linear correlation in tumor cell between TNF mRNA and TNF protein expression (r=0.847, P＜0.01), same as that in MNC (r=0.643, P＜0.01). Conclusion The TNF mRNA and TNF protein expression are increasing during the development of gallbladder mucosa epithelial from hyperplasia, dysplasia to carcinoma, and increasing with tumor stage. It suggests that TNF may contribute to carcinogenesis of gallbladder carcinoma induced by gallstone, and related to the progression of gallbladder carcinoma.
【Abstract】Objective To study the influence of early hemofiltration on plasma concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-1β and their transcription levels in severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) pigs. Methods The model of SAP was induced by retrograde injection of artificial bile into pancreatic duct in pigs. Animals were divided randomly into two groups: SAP hemofiltration treatment group (HF group, n=8) and SAP no hemofiltration treatment group (NHF group, n=8). TNF-α and IL-1β plasma concentrations were measured by ELISA. Their transcription levels in the tissues of pancreas, liver and lung were assayed by semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Results After hemofiltration treatment, the plasma concentrations of TNF-α and IL-1β increased gradually but were lower than those of NHF group at the same time spot 〔at 6 h after hemofiltration treatment, (618±276) pg/ml vs (1 375±334) pg/ml and (445±141) pg/ml vs (965±265) pg/ml, P＜0.01〕. At 6 h after hemofiltration treatment, the transcription levels of TNF-α and IL-1β in tissues of pancreas, liver and lung were lower than in NHF group (57.8±8.9 vs 85.7±17.4, 48.0±8.1 vs 78.1±10.2, 46.2±9.6 vs 82.4±10.5; 55.9±9.0 vs 82.2±15.7, 40.6±9.2 vs 60.0±10.6, 35.7±9.8 vs 58.1±9.3, P＜0.01). Conclusion Early hemofiltration can reduce TNF-α and IL-1β plasma concentrations and transcription levels in SAP pigs.
Objective To investigate the changes and significance of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in intestinal mucosa in rats with obstructive jaundice. MethodsTwenty-four SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation (SO) group and bile duct ligation (BDL) group, and each group were randomly divided into the day 7 and day 14 subgroup. The expression of ICAM-1 was assayed by immunohistochemistry. The level of TNF-α was determined by ELISA. The activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and diamine oxidase (DAO) was determined as well.ResultsOn the day 7 and 14, in the bile duct ligation group, the ICAM-1 protein was mainly expressed in the intestinal epithelia and increased with the time on (P＜0.05); the level of TNFα increased from （14.25±1.01） ng/g to （23.83±1.43） ng/g （P＜0.01）； the intestinal DAO activity decreased from （1.70±0.36） U/mg to （1.22±0.41） U/mg （P＜0.01），and plasma DAO activity increased from （6.44±1.74）U/ml to （8.93±1.29） U/ml （P＜0.01）; the MPO activity increased from （2.85±1.22 ） U/mg to （4.93±1.37） U/mg （P＜0.01）. ConclusionThe ICAM-1 expression is significantly upregulated and the level of TNFα significantly increases after bile duct ligation, which may be involved in the PMNmediated injury to intestinal mucosa.