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Tong Wang

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PubMed2006

HPLC quantification of sphingolipids in soybeans with modified palmitate content.

Efficient separation and accurate quantification of sphingolipids (SL) are important for studying SL concentrations and biological functions. The objectives of this study were to develop effective methods for the separation and quantification of SL and to determine the relationship between palmitate and SL contents of mature soybean seeds. Methods using column chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography-evaporative light scattering detector (HPLC-ELSD) were developed to separate and quantify glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and ceramide (Cer) in 15 soybeans lines in which palmitate content ranged from 3.7 to 40.7%. There were significant differences among the lines for GlcCer (83.4-397.6 nmol/g) and major Cer contents (8.4-20.7 nmol/g) on a dry weight basis. The correlations of palmitate content with GlcCer and Cer concentrations were not significant. The results indicated that the palmitate content of soybean seed did not affect their GlcCer and Cer contents. Genetic factors other than those that control palmitate content seemed to be responsible for the variation among soybean lines for GlcCer and Cer contents.

Ceramides↗
PubMed2006

Effect of seed development stage on sphingolipid and phospholipid contents in soybean seeds.

Glucosylceramide (GlcCer) and ceramide (Cer) are the predominant sphingolipids (SL) in soybeans. They have been recognized as functional components in plants and may have health benefits for humans. The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in SL and phospholipid (PL) contents that occurred during seed development. Soybean seeds of three cultivars (IA1008, IA1010, and IA1014) were harvested at 5-day intervals from 28 days after flowering (DAF) to 68 DAF (mature seed). SL and PL contents of seeds were quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with an evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD). SL and PL contents decreased significantly during seed development. Averaged across cultivars, Cer content on a dry weight basis decreased from 51.4 nmol/g at 28 DAF to 22.2 nmol/g at 68 DAF, whereas GlcCer content decreased from 522.8 nmol/g at 28 DAF to 135.8 nmol/g at 68 DAF. PL percentage of the total lipid decreased from 9.1% at 28 DAF to 3.5% at 68 DAF.

Ceramides↗
PubMed2006

Low Na intake suppresses expression of CYP2C23 and arachidonic acid-induced inhibition of ENaC.

We previously demonstrated that arachidonic acid (AA) inhibits epithelial Na channels (ENaC) through the cytochrome P-450 (CYP) epoxygenase-dependent pathway (34). In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that low Na intake suppresses the expression of CYP2C23, which is mainly responsible for converting AA to epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) in the kidney (11) and attenuates the AA-induced inhibition of ENaC. Immunostaining showed that CYP2C23 is expressed in the Tamm-Horsfall protein (THP)-positive and aquaporin 2 (AQP2)-positive tubules. This suggests that CYP2C23 is expressed in the thick ascending limb (TAL) and collecting duct (CD). Na restriction significantly suppressed the expression of CYP2C23 in the TAL and CD. Western blot also demonstrated that the expression of CYP2C23 in renal cortex and outer medulla diminished in rats on Na-deficient diet (Na-D) but increased in those on high-Na diet (4%). Moreover, the content of 11,12-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) decreased in the isolated cortical CD from rats on Na-D compared with those on a normal-Na diet (0.5%). Patch-clamp study showed that application of 15 microM AA inhibited the activity of ENaC by 77% in the CCD of rats on a Na-D for 3 days. However, the inhibitory effect of AA on ENaC was significantly attenuated in rats on Na-D for 14 days. Furthermore, inhibition of CYP epoxygenase with MS-PPOH increased the ENaC activity in the CCD of rats on a control Na diet. We also used microperfusion technique to examine the effect of MS-PPOH on Na transport in the distal nephron. Application of MS-PPOH significantly increased Na absorption in the distal nephron of control rats but had no significant effect on Na absorption in rats on Na-D for 14 days. We conclude that low Na intake downregulates the activity and expression of CYP2C23 and attenuates the inhibitory effect of AA on Na transport.

8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic Acid↗
PubMed2006

Intranasal application of Epstein-Barr virus/lipoplex to abrogate eosinophillia in murine model of allergic rhinitis.

BACKGROUND: Currently anti-inflammatory therapy with steroids for allergic rhinitis need long-term repeated administration, although it is effective. Gene therapy is being suggested to substitute it. The aim of this study was to investigate nonviral vector mediated exogenous gene expression in COS-7 cells in vitro and the effect of intranasal mouse interleukin (mIL)-12 transgene expression on allergen induced eosinophil infiltration of nasal mucosa in a murine model of allergic rhinitis. METHODS: In vitro COS-7 cells were infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)/lipoplex. The expression of IL-12 p70 in cell culture supernatant was examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). In mice with ovalbumin (OVA) induced allergic rhinitis, EBV/lipoplex was administered by nasal drops before OVA challenge once a day from day 1 to day 10. The expression of IL-12 mRNA and protein, the change of eosinophil count in nasal mucosa and serum total IgE were measured 24 hours after the last challenge. RESULTS: EBV/lipoplex could effectively transfect COS-7 cells. The expression of IL-12 p70 in cell culture supernatant was significantly more than in blank control. IL-12 via EBV plasmid vector transduction could be overexpressed in vivo. In pGEG.mIL-12 treated models, the nasal mucosa revealed a high level of widespread mIL-12 transduction by immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. Histological evaluation revealed marked suppression of eosinophil infiltration in nasal mucosa. The eosinophil count in allergic rhinitis group [(26.5 +/- 9.8)/high-power field (HPF)] was significantly increased over control group [(0.40 +/- 0.52)/HPF] (F = 56.94, P < 0.01), while the count in IL-12 gene therapy group [(4.60 +/- 2.63)/HPF] was significantly less than that of allergic group (F = 56.9, P < 0.01). Serum total IgE between in gene therapy mice [(88.83 +/- 6.71) ng/ml] and allergic rhinitis mice [(103.1 +/- 5.7) ng/ml] showed a significant difference (F = 1216, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Nonviral EBV plasmid vector, pGEG.mIL-12 was able to overexpress exogenous gene both in vitro and in murine nasal mucosa in vivo. IL-12 overexpression via EBV/lipoplex could stem allergen induced eosinophil infiltration in nasal mucosa in murine models of allergic rhinitis, which may suggest a new cytokine immunogenetic therapy for allergic rhinitis.

Administration, Intranasal↗
PubMed2006

Double cohesion in structural DNA nanotechnology.

Double cohesion has proved to be a useful tool to assemble robust 2D arrays of large tiles. Here we present a variety of examples showing the utility of this approach. We apply this principle to the 3 types of 2D lattice sections of arrays whose individual tiles are inherently 3 dimensional, because they contain three vectors that span 3-space. This application includes motifs which are based on the tensegrity triangle, the six-helix bundle motif and on three skewed triple crossover molecules. All of these designs have the potential to form 3 dimensional structures if all three directions of propagation are allowed. If one direction is blunted, 2D arrays form, and all 3 combinations are presented here. In addition, a large parallelogram array that was not attainable previously using single duplex cohesion was also constructed using double cohesion. For comparison, arrays which use another type of double cohesion, double paranemic (PX) cohesion are also presented. Double cohesion of sticky ends proved to be the more effective tool to assemble large motifs into arrays.

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PubMed2006

[Histopathologic study of the ethmoid bone in chronic sinusitis].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the histopathologic study of the ethmoid bone in chronic sinusitis (CRS) and the role of bone pathology in the pathogenesis of CRS. METHODS: Specimens of mucosa of ethmoid sinus with bone were collected during operation from 40 patients with CRS, 25 males and 15 females, aged 44.8, and specimens of mucosa of ethmoid sinus were collected from 16 patients with other otorhinolaryngologic diseases, 9 males and 7 females, aged 40.9 during operation. The specimens underwent HE, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, and Van Gieson staining so as to obtain the scores of nasal mucosa inflammation, pathology of mucoperiosteum and bone, and activity of bone remodeling. RESULTS: The average score of mucosal inflammation of the CRS group was 2.30 +/- 0.88, significantly higher than that of the control group (1.38 +/- 0.81, P = 0.004). The score of mucoperiosteum and bone pathology of the CRS group was 1.65 +/- 0.84, significantly higher than that of the control group (1.00 +/- 0.73, P = 0.004). The score of bone remodeling activity of the CRS group was 2.15 +/- 0.74, significantly higher than that of the control group (1.56 +/- 0.63, P = 0.007). In the CRS patients, the score of mucosal inflammation was not significantly correlated with the mucoperiosteum and bone pathology (R = 0.047, P = 0.772), and the activity of bone remodeling (R = 0.021, P = 0.897). CONCLUSION: The ethmoid bone of CRS patients shows marked fibrosis, bone remodeling, structure of woven bone, and pathologic changes similar to those of chronic osteomyelitis, especially bone absorption, new bone formation, etc.

Acid Phosphatase↗
PubMed2006

Nanocharacterization and nanofabrication of a Nafion thin film in liquids by atomic force microscopy.

We demonstrated the nanocharacterization and nanofabrication of a Nafion thin film using atomic force microscopy (AFM). AFM images showed that the Nafion molecules form nanoclusters in water, in 5% methanol, and in acetic acid. Young's modulus E of a Nafion film was estimated by sequential force curve measurements in water and in 5% methanol on one sample surface. Ewater/E5% methanol was 1.75 +/- 0.40, so the film was much softer in 5% methanol than in water. Even when solvent was replaced from 5% methanol to water, Young's modulus was not recovered soon. We showed the first example of the mechanical properties of a Nafion film on the nanoscale. Furthermore, we succeeded in fabricating 3D nanostructures on a Nafion surface by AFM nanolithography in liquids. Our results showed the new potential of the AFM nanolithography of a polymer film by softening the molecules in liquids.

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PubMed2006

Potential role of toll-like receptor 3 in a murine model of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid-induced embryo resorption.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the potential role that toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) may play in a murine model of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (polyIC)-induced embryo resorption. DESIGN: An animal model-based study on induced embryo resorption. SETTING: University animal laboratory. ANIMAL(S): Pathogen-free animals housed under barrier conditions and monitored for health status. Pregnant BALB/c mouse mated by C57BL/6 male was used as a model of allogeneic gestation. INTERVENTION(S): The administration of polyIC was performed to establish a murine model of induced embryo resorption, with or without TLR3 blocking by multiple injection of mAb against this receptor. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Flow cytometric analysis was performed to detect the percentage of CD45(+)DX5+ and DX5(+)CD69+ cell subsets, with the DX5 antigen used as a common natural killer (NK) cell marker, and CD69 as a marker for activated NK cells, respectively. RESULT(S): In the allogeneic mating model, BALB/cxC57BL/6, both the CD45(+)DX5+ and DX5(+)CD69+ cell percentages were significantly elevated upon polyIC stimulation at the absence of anti-TLR3 administration but were kept unchanged if the female mice were pretreated with anti-TLR3 monoclonal antibody. Accordingly, the resorption rate of embryos was boosted by polyIC administration, but this effect could be abrogated by pretreatment of anti-TLR3 mAb. CONCLUSION(S): The engagement of polyIC with TLR3 may be critical to the activation of NK cells infiltrated at the feto-maternal interface, subsequently resulting in an increase in embryo resorption.

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PubMed2006

Flow-activated transport events along the nephron.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: It is well recognized that an increase in glomerular filtration rate leads to an increase in fluid, Na+ and HCO3- absorption in proximal tubules; however, underlying mechanisms of this modulation have not been delineated. This review provides an update of flow-activated transport events along the nephron. Transporters, flow-sensors and secondary messengers that may modulate flow are also discussed. RECENT FINDINGS: We have demonstrated that both NHE3 and H-ATPase activities are modulated by axial flow in mouse proximal tubules in vitro. Experimental data and modeling calculations provide strong evidence that brush-border microvilli function as flow sensors in the proximal tubule. In addition, AngII receptor localization is regulated by flow in cultured proximal tubule cells, and flow induces eNOS translocation in TAL. SUMMARY: Flow-modulated NHE3 activity is the regulatory mechanism for GTB. It is independent of neuron and systemic hormonal regulation, but requires the intact actin cytoskeleton to transmit the signal of altered axial flow sensed by brush-border microvilli. Unanswered questions include the identification of specific signaling transduction mechanisms and second messengers in response to flow. Whether the Na+/2Cl-/K+-cotransporter in TAL is flow-activated, and whether a divalent cation, Ca2+ and Mg2+ transport, can be regulated by flow is unknown.

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PubMed2006

[Change of mitochondria during apoptosis of HL-60 cells induced by camptothecine].

AIM: To study the changes of mitochondrial mass and membrane potential (deltapsi(m)) during apoptosis of human promyelocytic leukemia cells (HL-60) induced by camptothecine(CPT). METHODS: HL-60 cells were stimulated with 4x10(-6) mol/L CPT. Apoptosis and necrosis of HL-60 cells were detected by annexin V-FITC/PI staining. Mitochondrial mass and membrane potential (deltapsi(m)) were measured by NAO and DiOC(6)(3) stanings, respectively. RESULTS: After 12 hour treatment with 4x10(-6) mol/L CPT, the early apoptotic rate of HL-60 cells was significantly increased compared with the control group (12.75+/-4.61)% vs (2.88+/-2.49)%,(P<0.01), and the necrotic rate was significantly elevated too, (3.48+/-1.67)% and (0.71+/-1.10)%, (P<0.01). The result of PI staining showed that the apoptotic rate of HL-60 cells at late phase (12 h) in CPT group was (3.52+/-1.07)%, whereas that in control group was (0.46+/-1.06)%. At the same time, we observed that the cells in G(2)/M phase were arrested. The percentage of cells in G(2)/M phase in CPT group and the control was (13.45+/-1.91)% and (22.46+/-2.19)% (P<0.01) respectively. The percentage of cells with low mitochondrial mass in CPT and control groups was (25.74+/-2.09)% and (4.53+/-1.26)%, respectively (P<0.01). Mitochondrial membrane potential in CPT group and control group was (17.71+/-5.23)% and (1.64+/-2.00)%, respectively. CONCLUSION: During CPT-induced apoptosis of HL-60 cells, mitochondrial mass and membrane potential drop significantly, but its depolarization heightens.

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PubMed2006

[HLA-DQA1 genotyping by using oligonucleotide microarrays].

In order to fabricate the HLA-DQA1 genotyping chip and develop an integrated, parallel technical platform to type HLA system, a pair of primers and a set of probes were designed according to the sequences of HLA-DQA1 exon 2, where the polymorphism is concentrated. The oligonucleotide chip was made with the methods developed in our laboratory. The target DNA was asymmetrically amplified with the labeled sense primer. The signals were scanned and analyzed after the hybridization between microarray and PCR product. The allele types of the samples were identified. The result was verified by the standard DNA and DNA sequencing. The results showed that the genotyping was successfully carried out in 50 standard DNA samples and 50 clinical samples. Among them, results of the 50 standard DNA samples matched their templates. In the other 50 samples, results of the randomly selected 10 matched their sequencing results except that two of them got the incompletely result. In reproducible tests, the signal reappear rate was 95%. It is concluded that HLA-DQA1 genotyping by using our array system is simple and convenient with satisfied accuracy and reproducibility.

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PubMed2006

[Analysis of DEK-CAN fusion gene expression in acute myeloid leukemia patients with 6; 9 chromosome translocation].

This study was aimed to explore the relationship of 6; 9 chromosome translocation with DEK-CAN fusion gene expression in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and its clinical significance. Chromosome specimens were prepared by routine method after short-term culture of bone marrow cells; karyotype analysis was performed by R banding technique; the expression of fusion gene DEK-CAN was analyzed by RT-nested-PCR in mononuclear cells of bone marrow or peripheral blood of 4 AML patients, for 3 patients received allo-BMT out of 4 patients the dynamic follow-up was performed. The results indicated that t (6; 9) (p23; q34) was confirmed by chromosome karyotype analysis in the four AML patients. The DEK-CAN fusion gene was found during in all four de novo, relapsed and CR patients (100%). And the expression of DEK-CAN fusion gene enhanced apparently in de novo and relapsed patients, and weakened in CR patient. DEK-CAN mRNA was found in the three patients during 1-24 months after allo-BMT. Clinical data showed 2 patients relapsed and died after CR for 1-24 months; the other two patients received allo-BMT got CR and still survive. It is concluded that DEK-CAN fusion gene is the molecular basis in pathogenesis of AML. The detection of DEK-CAN fusion gene is significant for diagnosis of AML, evaluation of curative effect, and predication of prognosis.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed2006

[The changes of the thymocyte mitochondria mediated by nitric oxide in thymocyte apoptosis].

AIM: To study the changes of mitochondrial potential (delta psi m) and cardiolipin (CL) content during thymocyte apoptosis mediated by nitric oxide (NO). METHODS: SNAP was used as NO's donor to induce thymocyte apoptosis in mice and dexamethasone (DEX) was used as positive control drug. Three experiment groups were set, which were blank control group, SNAP group and DEX group. The ectropion of cell phosphatidylserine (PS) was detected by flow cytometry after stained with FITC-anti-annexin V mAb/PI. The changes of delta psi m and CL content during cell apoptosis were detected by DiOC6(3)/PE-anti-annexin V mAb and NAO/PE-anti-annexin V mAb, respectively. RESULTS: 6 hours after SNAP treatment, the thymocytes exhibited typical cell apoptotic characteristics and crenation appeared in most annexin V-positive cells. In DEX group, the delta psi m decreased and the rate of non-apoptotic cells was significantly higher than that in blank control group, but there was no significant difference between SNAP and control groups. 40%-50% of DiOC6(3)-negative cells in each group had the same size as normal cells. The percentage of the cells with reduced CL content in SNAP group was significantly higher than that in blank control group (P<0.01). Non-apoptotic cells with reduced CL content were not found. In blank control group and SNAP group, percentage of normal-sized cells with reduced CL was (48.32+/-3.96)% and (43.64+/-4.90)%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The process of thymocyte apoptosis mediated by NO in mice includes successively PS ectropion, mitochondrial depolarization, CL oxidation and cell crenation. As compared with DEX group, the mitochondrial change mediated by NO is a later event in cell apoptosis.

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PubMed2006

[Analysis of Flt-3 expression and Flt-3/ITD mutation in acute myeloid leukemia cells].

This study was aimed to explore the relationship between Flt-3 expression, Flt-3/ITD mutation in acute leukemia (AL) cell line and pathogenesis of AL, especially AML. The Flt-3 expression and Flt-3/ITD mutation were detected by RT-PCR and sequencing method in 82 leukemia cell lines including 20 AML, 57 ALL and 5 CML cell lines. The results indicated that positive results of Flt-3 expression were obtained in 48 out of 77 AL cell line, the positive rate was 62%; 12 cell lines were positive in 20 AML cell lines, the positive rate was 60%; 33 cell lines was positive in 57 ALL cell lines, the positive rate was 58%; 3 cell lines were positive in 5 CML cell lines, the positive rate was 60%. There was abnormal gene product in 1 AMOL cell line out of 12 AML cell lines with Flt-3 positive expression (positive rate 8.3%). DNA sequencing of abnormal gene product showed two coding duplication sequence with 29 bp long. The positive rate of Flt-3 expression in undifferentiated cell line was prominently higher than that in mature B cell ALL (P < 0.05). It is concluded that the Flt-3 expression is different in various leukemia cells. Flt-3/ITD duplication was found in one AML cell line. The detection of Flt-3 gene and Flt-3/ITD mutation may contribute to the diagnosis of ALL, especially to AML.

Base Sequence↗
PubMed2006

[Study on the mitochondrial inner membrane potential of apoptotic thymocytes at cell and organelle level].

In this study, dexamethasone was used to induce mouse thymocyte apoptosis. The PI and Annexin V/PI staining flowcytometry methods were adopted to detect late and early phases apoptosis. Inner mitochondrial membrane potential (deltapsim) was examined by JC-1 and DiOC6(3)/PI staining flowcytometry. Direct JC-1 staining technology was applied to test the of deltapsim abstracted pure mitochondria. Results showed: DEX could significantly induce late and early phase mouse thymocyte apoptosis; at cell level, DEX was observed to reduce staining ability of deltapsim dependant fluorescence, J-aggregate and DiOC6(3), to drop down mitochondria number, but to cause no significant change of cell membrane integrity. Results of pure mitochondria detection showed most of them maintained normal deltapsim. According to above results, we concluded DEX could reduce mitochondria number when inducing mouse thymocyte apoptosis; and the remaining ones maintain normal function to meet the energy need for apoptotic process.

Animals↗
PubMed2006

[Change in serum levels of soluble Fas and soluble FasL in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the significance of changes in the serum levels of soluble Fas (sFas) and soluble Fas ligand (sFasL) in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) regarding its diagnosis and judgement of severity and outcome, and to investigate the correlations between the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), sFas and sFasL. METHODS: Enzyme linked immunoadsorbent assay (ELISA) was used in the determination of serum sFas, sFasL and TNF-alpha in 36 patients with MODS. Thirty-two non SIRS patients and 20 healthy individuals comprised the control groups. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation III (APACHE III) scoring system and modified MODS scoring system were used to assess patients' clinical severity. The differences of sFas and sFasL levels between MODS group and control groups and between survival and dead patients were observed. The correlations between sFas, sFasL and TNF-alpha levels and severity of MODS and the correlations between the TNF-alpha levels and the levels of sFas and sFasL were also observed. RESULTS: The serum levels of sFas, sFasL and TNF-alpha in patients with MODS were significantly higher than those in controls (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and were associated with severity of the disease (all P<0.01) . The sFas and sFasL levels were found to be significantly higher in the patients who eventually died as compared to those in the patients who survived (both P<0.05). Positive correlations were noted between the TNF-alpha levels and the levels of sFas and sFasL(both P<0.01). The serum levels of sFas and sFasL were elevated with the increase of the number of failure organs in MODS patients. CONCLUSION: The serum levels of sFas and sFasL may serve as diagnostic and prognostic indicators for MODS. TNF-alpha may help enhance the expression of Fas/FasL system.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2006

[The effect of p38 on the cycloheximide-induced HL-60 cell death through mitochondria pathway].

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of p38 on the cycloheximide (CHX)-induced HL-60 cell death through mitochondria pathway. METHODS: Inhibition of p38 pathway was by SB203580 (SB). Four groups were set up: control, SB only, CHX only and SB + CHX. Sub-diploid cell ratio was detected by PI staining flow cytometry at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 h time points, and apoptotic cell ratio by Annexin V-FITC/PI double staining flow cytometry at 6 h and 18 h time points. High J-aggregate cells were evaluated by the J-aggregate contents, measurement of the J-aggregate (FL2) and J-monomer (FL1) by JC-1 flow cytometry, calculation of the delta psi m by FL2/FL1 and analysis of the delta psi m changes at 18 h time points. RESULTS: The sub-diploid cell ratio in CHX group was significantly higher than that in control group at 6 h time point, and the ratio in SB + CHX group was significantly higher than that in CHX group at 9 h time point. At 18 h time point the apoptotic cell ratios in both CHX and SB + CHX groups were significantly higher than those in control group (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference of apoptotic cell ratio between CHX group and SB + CHX group (P > 0.05). At 18 h time point the necrotic cell ratios in both CHX and SB + CHX groups were significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.01); and that in SB + CHX group was significantly higher than that in CHX group (P < 0.01). The high J-aggregate cell ratios in CHX and SB + CHX groups were significantly lower than that in control group (P < 0.05), and that was signficantly lower in SB + CHX group than in CHX group (P < 0.01). For the FL2/FL1 value (delta psi m) CHX group (0.17 +/- 0.01) and SB + CHX group (0.05 +/- 0.003) were significantly higher than control group (0.38 +/- 0.02) (P < 0.01), and SB + CHX group was significantly lower than CHX group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: CHX can induce HL-60 cell apoptosis and the cell mitochondria depolarization, and the latter was intensified by inhibition of the p38 pathway. p38 pathway may related to the cell necrosis in the cycloheximide-induced HL-60 cell apoptosis model. s

Apoptosis↗