Other Abstract | Purpose:This paper systematically evaluates the effect of Earthworm on ischemic stroke/Mata analysis, so as to provide theoretical and experimental basis for Lumbritin in treating ischemic cerebrovascular disease.The purpose of the research is to study the preparation technology and quality control standard of Lumbritin, and explore the neuroprotective effect and mechanism of Lumbritin on ischemic stroke mice and nerve cells cultured in vitro. Method:1. Two trained and qualified researchers independently screened the literature and extracted data according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. Through systematic evaluation and Meta analysis,the purpose is to explore the influence that earthworm exerts on neurological deficit score and nervous system in ischemic stroke animals, and to record the effects and functions of symptoms and signs, blood rheology and blood coagulation.2. In this paper, the preparation technology of Lumbritin was established; the purity of Lumbritin was determined by acidity meter; the ultraviolet-visible absorption spectrum was detected by ultraviolet spectrophotometer; the different components of Lumbritin were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography; different batches of Lumbritin were prepared by the same method, and pharmacodynamic stability test and mouse safety test were carried out.3. The model of local ischemic stroke in mice was established by photochemical embolization. The research objects were divided into sham operation group, model group, low dose group, middle dose group and high dose group. Neurological deficits were scored according to Bederson's score criteria; fatigue transfer rods were used in behavioral tests to evaluate the motor coordination and the balance of the animals; forelimb grip tests were used to test and evaluate forelimb grip; heart blood was collected to test the coagulation function of the mice in each group; and infarct volume was measured by TTC staining 7 days after operation. 4. The model of local ischemic stroke in mice was prepared by photochemical embolization , The research objects were randomlydivided into sham operation group, model group and Lumbritin group. HE staining and light microscopy were used to observe the pathological morphology of the brain tissues of mice in each group; immunohistochemical staining was used to observe the effect of Lumbritin on the expression of VEGF、CD34 and microvessel density in ischemic stroke brain tissues; Western blot was used to detect the regulation of Dilongsu on PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.Result: 1. The present experimental evidence was comprehensively evaluated by systematic evaluation and Meta analysis. The results showed that compared with normal saline group or distilled water group, the neurological impairment was significantly improved in Earthworm and/or Earthworm-containing drug group (P < 0.05); the motor coordination and integration function, somatosensory function and forelimb muscle strength were measured in rats. The platelet aggregation rate and coagulation function were decreased (P < 0.05), and the hemorheology was improved (P < 0.01). 2.We successfully extracted the Lumbritin from fresh earthworm, and determined the preparation process. The pH value of Lumbritin was fixed at 5.5-7.5, indicating purity of Lumbritin. The maximum absorption wavelength of Lumbritin was 200-280 nm, and the most stable characteristic absorption peaks were 220 nm, 254 nm and 280 nm. The peak value of 220 nm in high performance liquid chromatography was the highest, which could best reflect the characteristics of the product. Therefore, the absorption peak of 220 nm was set as the characteristic absorption peak of Lumbritin. According to the best preparation process, the key parameters of quality control during the preparation process were obtained. The results of long-term stability test and mouse safety test showed that the extract was stable and safe. 3.The neurological symptoms of the mice in each group were observed 4 hours after operation. Most of the animals scored 3 points. The animals with 3 points were selected for follow-up experiments. Rotarod test showed that the mice of three different doses Lumbritin increased the retention time on Rod at day 3 and day 7 after stroke, which was statistically significant compared with the model group (P < 0.05). The effect of high dosage group was the bestonday 3 after ischemia.Onday 7 after ischemia, high dosage group was significantly better than low dosage group and middle dose group (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between low dose group and middle dose group. The results of forelimb grip strength test within one week after stroke showed that three different doses of Lumbritin significantly increased forelimb grip strength, whether at day3 or day 7 after ischemia, the high dose group was significantly better than the low dose group and the middle dose group (P < 0.05). 4.Coagulation function test showed that PT and TT were prolonged after one week of administration of different doses of Lumbritin. There was no significant difference in PT between the low dose group and the model group (P > 0.05). The PT of the middle dose group and the high dose group was significantly longer than that of the model group (P < 0.05). TT test showed that the high dose group was significantly longer than the model group (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between the low dose group, the middle dose group and the model group (P > 0.05). The international standardized ratio (INR) showed that the high dose group increased significantly compared with the model group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the low dose group and the middle dose group and the model group (P > 0.05). Fibrinogen ( Fbg ) levels in different doses of Lumbritin group were significantly higher than those in high doses group (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between low and middle doses group and model group (P > 0.05).5. The results of TTC staining after 7 days of ischemia showed that all three doses of Lumbritin significantly reduced the infarct volume induced by ischemia (P < 0.01), the infarct volume decreased by 36.29% in the low dose group, 56.91% in the middle dose group and 68.32% in the high dose group. The high dose group was significantly better than the low dose group and the middle dose group in the reduction of infarct volume (P < 0.01). The high dose group (80mg/ml) was selected for the intervention of Lumbritin in the later study.6. The results of HE staining showedthe morphology of the brain cells.Sham-operated group: The morphology of brain cells was basically normal, and the capsule of neurons was smooth, rich in plasma and clear nucleus. The nerve cells arranged neatly, the boundary between granular layer cells and pyramidal cells was clear, the staining was uniform, the striation was regular and clear, and there was no obvious edema in the space around the cells. Model group: the structure of ischemic brain tissue was disordered, arranged irregularly, the number of cells was reduced, the cells were swollen, the nucleus was shrinked or dissolved, chromatin condensation, interstitial edema and loosening. Some new capillaries were seen in the ischemic penumbra. Lumbritin group: Compared with sham operation group, the cells in infarct area were sparsely distributed and vacuolar degeneration was observed; compared with model group, the changes in ischemic area were not as obvious as that in cerebral ischemia model group, there was no obvious edema in the interstitial cells, the nerve fibers were visible, some fibers were wavy, the number of brain cells increased, and there are more neovascularization in the ischemic penumbra. 7. The results of immunohistochemistry showed that the expression of VEGF in ischemic penumbra increased in model group compared with sham operation group (P < 0.05), and the expression of VEGF in ischemic penumbra increased significantly in Lumbritin group (P < 0.01). 0.05). Compared with sham operation group, the expression of CD34 in ischemic penumbra increased in model group (P < 0.05), and that in Lumbritin group (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, the expression of CD34 in the ischemic penumbra in the Lumbritin group (80 mg/ml) was significantly higher (P < 0.01). Microvessel density: Compared with sham operation group, microvessel density increased in model group and Lumbritin group (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, the microvessel density in the ischemic penumbra of brain tissue in the Lumbritin group increased, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). 8. The results of Western-blot analysis were as follows: VEGF: Compared with sham operation group, the expression of protein in model group had no significant difference (p > 0.05), and the protein level in Lumbritin treatment group increased significantly (p < 0.01). Compared with model group, the expression level of Lumbritin treated group was significantly higher (P < 0.01). PI3K: Compared with sham operation group, there was no significant difference in protein expression in model group (p > 0.05), and the protein level in Lumbritin treatment group was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Compared with model group, the expression level of Lumbritin treated group was significantly higher (P < 0.05). AKT: Compared with sham operation group, the expression of protein in model group had no significant difference (p > 0.05), and the protein level in Lumbritin treatment group was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Compared with model group, the expression level of Lumbritin treated group was significantly higher (P < 0.05). P-AKT (Ser473): Compared with sham operation group, there was no significant difference in protein expression in model group (p > 0.05), and the protein level in Lumbritin treatment group was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Compared with model group, the expression level of Lumbritin treated group was significantly higher (P < 0.05). M-TOR: Compared with sham operation group, the protein levels in model group and Lumbritin treatment group were significantly higher (p < 0.05). Compared with model group, the expression level of Lumbritin treated group was significantly higher (P < 0.05). 9. MTT assay showed that after 24 hours of hypoxia, compared with the normal control group, the OD value of the model group decreased significantly, and the cell survival rate was 57%; the cell survival rates of the low dose group, the middle dose group and the high dose group were 73%, 80% and 81%. The results showed that the survival rate of the model group was significantly lower than that of the normal group (P < 0.01); compared with the model group, the cell survival rate of the low-dose group, the middle-dose group and the high-dose group were significantly higher (P < 0.01). The difference was significant (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference between the middle dose group and the high dose group (P > 0.05).10.The proliferation rate of PC12 cells was 35.7% in the model group, 42% in the low dose group, 51% in the medium dose group and 52% in the high dose group. Compared with the normal group, the proliferation rate of the model group decreased significantly (P < 0.01); compared with the model group, the proliferation rate of the low dose group increased (P < 0.05), the medium dose group and the high dose group increased significantly (P < 0.01). 11. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the effect of earthworm extract on LDH leakage in hypoxic PC12 cells. The results showed that the OD value of the model group was higher than that of the normal control group (P < 0.01). Compared with the model group, the leakage level of LDH in the high, middle and low dosage groups was significantly lower (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in the leakage level of LDH among the high, middle and low dosage groups (P > 0.05). 12.The results of Western blot analysis were as follows: HIF-1a: Compared with the normal control group, the expression of HIF-1a protein in hypoxia model group and Lumbritin group was significantly higher (p < 0.01). Compared with the model group, the protein expression level of the treatment group was significantly higher ,the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). VEGF: Compared with normal control group, the expression of VEGF protein in hypoxia model group and Lumbritin group was significantly higher (p < 0.01). Compared with the model group, the protein expression level of the treatment group was significantly higher, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01).Conclusion:Systematic evaluation and MaTa analysis showed that earthworm could effectively improve neurological symptoms and signs of ischemic stroke animals. At the same time, earthworms improve the blood flow and coagulation state, and are conducive to the dissolution of thrombus. However, due to the limitation of research quality, it is necessary to carry out more high-quality experimental studies to further confirm, and provide experimental basis and new ideas for clinical treatment.Lumbritin improved the behavioral function of cerebral ischemic mice, reduced the coagulation function, reduced the infarct volume, and thus protected the nerve function. Lumbritin improved the pathological reaction of ischemic brain injury after ischemic stroke and promoted the expression of VEGF and CD34 in ischemic penumbra. The mechanism is related to the up-regulation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway by lumbritin, which has neuroprotective effect on ischemic stroke.Lumbritin can promote the survival rate and proliferation ability of PC12 cells damaged by hypoxia, and enhance the hypoxia tolerance of PC12 cells damaged by hypoxia. It can protect the nerve cells damaged by up-regulating the expression of HIF-1a and VEGF and activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR/HIF-1 signaling pathway. |