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[Effects of Artesunate on hepatic fibrosis and its mechanism].

Authors :
Du Y
Li LN
Fang BW
Source :
Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology [Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi] 2015 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 14-7.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the effects of Artesunate(Art) on the LX-2 cell.<br />Methods: The cultured hepatic stellate cells were divided into control group and Art-treated groups with 250,350,450 µmol/L. The rate of cellular proliferation was detected by MIT assay, the content of ceramide (Cer)was determined by HPLC method, the content of hydroxyproline (Hyp) was determined by enzyme digestion method, the expressions of PPAR-γ, p53 and Caspase 3 were detected by Western blot.<br />Results: Compared with control group, IX-2 treated with Art were inhibited in a concentration-dependent manner(P < 0.01). Art could significantly increase the content of cerarnide in LX-2 ( P <0.01), and the content of Hyp was significantly decreased (P <0.05, P <0.01). The expressions of PPAR-γ, p53 and Caspase 3 were increased compared with that of control group(P < 0.01).<br />Conclusion: Artesunate could inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells through upregulating ceramide.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1000-6834
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26016229