Aim:To demonstrate the design, fabrication and testing of conformable conducting biomaterials that encourage cell alignment.Materials & methods:Thin conducting composite biomaterials based on multilayer films of poly(3.4-ethylenedioxythiophene) derivatives, chitosan and gelatin were prepared in a layer-by-layer fashion. Fibroblasts were observed with fluorescence microscopy and their alignment (relative to the dipping direction and direction of electrical current passed through the films) was determined using ImageJ.Results:Fibroblasts adhered to and proliferated on the films. Fibroblasts aligned with the dipping direction used during film preparation and this was enhanced by a DC current.Conclusion:We report the preparation of conducting polymer-based films that enhance the alignment of fibroblasts on their surface which is an important feature of a variety of tissues.
Introduction: Yu Nu compound (YNJ) is a traditional Chinese medicine widely utilized to treat type 2 diabetes possibly through mediating autophagy. Abnormal podocyte autophagy and apoptosis could result in podocyte loss in diabetics nephropathy (DN). The mechanism of Yu Nu compound in DN is still unclear. Therefore, the study aims to investigate the effects of Yu Nu compound and analyze the potential mechanism. Methods: Goto-Kakizaki (GK) rats were administered using YNJ with different doses once a day by gavage for 4 weeks. The renal cortex injury was observed by HE staining and electron microscope. Cell apoptosis of renal cortex was analyzed by TUNNEL staining. The mTOR, autophagy-related proteins and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by Western blot or real-time PCR in vivo and vitro. MPC5 cells were exposed to high glucose (HG, 30mM) for 12h to simulate podocyte injury in DN. MPC5 cells were treated by serum containing YNJ with different dosages. Cell activities and apoptosis were, respectively, detected through Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK8) assay and flow cytometry. Results: The results showed that the medium dose of YNJ had better effects on decreasing blood glucose and improving renal injury in GK rats, followed by decreasing mTOR levels. The autophagy levels were enhanced in renal cortex, accompanied with the increase of cell apoptosis in vivo. Besides, the proteins regulating autophagy and apoptosis were significantly modulated by YNJ in GK rats. Then, we found that the decreasing endogenous mTOR could reverse the effects of YNJ on podocyte apoptosis and autophagy in vivo. Discussion: The study suggested that YNJ recovered normal autophagy and suppressed apoptosis through regulating mTOR. The maintenance of normal basal autophagic activity possibly based on the effect of YNJ on multiple target was essential for maintaining podocyte function.
Background: Yu Nu compound (YNJ) is a traditional Chinese medicine widely utilized to treat type 2 diebetes, which has been reported to regulate autophagy. Abnormal podocyte autophagy and apoptosis could result in podocyte loss in diabetics nephropathy (DN). The mechanism of Yu Nu compound in DN is still unclear. Therefore, the study aims to investigate how Yu Nu compound exerts effects on DN rats.Methods: GK rats were administered using YNJ with different dose once a day by gavage for 4 weeks. The renal cortex injury was observed by HE and electron microscope. Cell apoptosis of renal cortex was analyzed by tunnel staining. The mTOR, autophagy-related proteins and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by Western blot or Real-time PCR in vivo and vitro. MPC5 cells were exposed to high glucose (HG, 30mM) for 12h for simulating podocytes injury in DN. MPC5 cells were treated by serum containing YNJ with different dosage. Cell activities and apoptosis were respectively detected through CCK8 assay and Flow cytometry.Results: The results showed that the medium dose of YNJ has better effects on decreasing blood glucose and improving renal injury in GK rats, followed by decreasing mTOR levels. The autophagy levels were enhanced, accompanied with the increase of cell apoptosis in vivo and vitro. The decreasing endogenous mTOR could reverse the effects of YNJ on cell apoptosis and autophagy.Conclusion : the study suggested that YNJ reduced the excessive autophagy and suppressed apoptosis through regulating mTOR. The maintenance of normal basal autophagic activity possibly based on the effect of YNJ on multiple target was essential for maintaining podocytes function.
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