Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Forty hybrid female mice were randomly and equally divided into four groups with the method of random number table: control group, model group, prednisone group administrated with 6.45 mg/kg Artemisinin (Art) suspension. A mice model of LN was established by injection with living lymph cell suspension. The expressions of GC receptor alpha ( GRalpha) mRNA, GC receptor beta ( GRbeta) mRNA in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and transcriptional coactivator P300/CBP protein in renal tissue were respectively measured by the technique of RT - PCR and immunohistochemical assay. RESULTS: Compared with the model group. The expression of transcriptional coactivator P300/CBP protein in renal tissue and GRa mRNA in PBMCs of treatment groups was increased significantly, GRbeta mRNA expression was significantly decreased (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). And the Art group had a better effect on the expression of GRalpha mRNA and transcriptional coactivator P300/CBP protein than that of the prednisone group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: The underlying therapeutic mechanism may be correlated with the regulation of Art on the expressions of GRalpha mRNA, GRbeta mRNA in PBMC and transcriptional coactivator P300/CBP protein in renal tissue.
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Authors | Xi-Li Wu, Wan-Sen Sun, Xing-Min Shi, Zhu Wang, Peng An, Cheng-Lin Qiao |
Journal | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
(Zhong Yao Cai)
Vol. 35
Issue 4
Pg. 608-12
(Apr 2012)
ISSN: 1001-4454 [Print] China |
PMID | 23019910
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Artemisinins
- RNA, Messenger
- Receptors, Glucocorticoid
- glucocorticoid receptor alpha
- glucocorticoid receptor beta
- artemisinin
- p300-CBP Transcription Factors
- Prednisone
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Topics |
- Animals
- Artemisia annua
(chemistry)
- Artemisinins
(administration & dosage, pharmacology)
- Disease Models, Animal
- Female
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear
(drug effects, metabolism)
- Lupus Nephritis
(drug therapy, metabolism)
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred Strains
- Prednisone
(administration & dosage, pharmacology)
- RNA, Messenger
(genetics, metabolism)
- Receptors, Glucocorticoid
(genetics, metabolism)
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- p300-CBP Transcription Factors
(genetics, metabolism)
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