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Abstract #49109 Published in IGR 14-1

Effect of tetrandrine on bax, bcl-2 and TGF-β2 mRNA expressions in cultured human Tenon's capsule fibroblasts

Li D; Sun M; Li Q; Yang F; Lin S; Wu K
Journal of Southern Medical University 2012; 32: 97-100


OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of tetrandrine (Tet) on the expression of bax, bcl-2, and transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-β2) mRNA in cultured human fibroblasts of Tenon's capsules (TCFS) and explore its possible mechanism. METHODS: The third passage of TCFS cultured in vitro were exposed to 1×10(-5) mol/L Tet for 24 h, and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the changes in the expressions of bax, bcl-2, and TGF-β2 mRNA. RESULTS: The expression level of bax mRNA was obviously higher, while bcl-2 and TGF-β2 mRNA levels were significantly lower in Tet-treated TCFS than those in the control cells (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Tet can inhibit the proliferation of TCFS possibly by reducing the expressions of bcl-2 and TGF-β2 mRNA, enhancing the expression of bax mRNA and inducing cell apoptosis, suggesting its potential in preventing fibrous scar formation after glaucoma filtration surgery.

Institute of Ophthalmology, Xianning College in Hubei Province, Xianning, P.R. China. lidai008@21cn. Com


Classification:

12.8.10 Woundhealing antifibrosis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
3.6 Cellular biology (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)
11.14 Investigational drugs; pharmacological experiments (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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