Glycoprotein Content Research Articles

Dietary Green Pea Protects against DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice Challenged with High-Fat Diet.

Obesity is a risk factor for developing inflammatory bowel disease. Pea is unique with its high content of dietary fiber, polyphenolics, and glycoproteins, all of which are known to be health beneficial. We aimed to investigate the impact of green pea (GP) supplementation on the susceptibility of high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice to dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. Six-week-old C57BL/6J female mice were fed a 45% HFD or HFD supplemented with 10% GP. After 7-week dietary supplementation, colitis was induced by adding 2.5% DSS in drinking water for 7 days followed by a 7-day recovery period. GP supplementation ameliorated the disease activity index score in HFD-fed mice during the recovery stage, and reduced neutrophil infiltration, mRNA expression of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and inflammatory markers interleukin (IL)-6, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), IL-17, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in HFD-fed mice. Further, GP supplementation increased mucin 2 content and mRNA expression of goblet cell differentiation markers including Trefoil factor 3 (Tff3), Krüppel-like factor 4 (Klf4), and SAM pointed domain ETS factor 1 (Spdef1) in HFD-fed mice. In addition, GP ameliorated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress as indicated by the reduced expression of Activating transcription factor-6 (ATF-6) protein and its target genes chaperone protein glucose-regulated protein 78 (Grp78), the CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), the ER degradation-enhancing α-mannosidase-like 1 protein (Edem1), and the X-box binding protein 1 (Xbp1) in HFD-fed mice. In conclusion, GP supplementation ameliorated the severity of DSS-induced colitis in HFD-fed mice, which was associated with the suppression of inflammation, mucin depletion, and ER stress in the colon.

In-vitro sperm immobilization activity and biocompatibility study of NVD terpolymer

Background: Boronate derivatives have been used in affinity chromatography for separation of cells based on their glycoprotein content. Boronate containing polymers when used intravaginally before sexual intercourse could bind to the glycoproteins present on sperm cell surface and render them immobile, which potentially may work as female-controlled contraceptive. To study this hypothesis NVD terpolymer which contains boronic acid was studied on goat sperm and its biocompatibility was accessed on NIH3T3 fibroblast.Methods: Sperm motility study was carried out on goat sperm cells. The study was divided into two groups, test group (NVD terpolymer in simulated vaginal fluid) and negative control (simulated vaginal fluid only) performed using Sander-crammer assay. In the test group, the study was started from 0.1 % of the polymer solution, until the half of the sperms became non-motile as compared to normal control. The biocompatibility study was performed by culturing the NIH3T3 fibroblast with different concentrations of NVD polymer, followed by cell viability assay by performing 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-Yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay at 6, 12 and 24 hour spectrophotometrically.Results: Sander-crammer assay resulted in significant (P-value < 0.05) decrease in motile sperm count in test group when compared to control. At 7.5 % concentration, the half of the sperms rendered immobile, and this was termed as effective concentration 50 (EC50). In-vitro biocompatibility study using NIH3T3 fibroblasts culture and MTT assay with cultured cells at 6, 12 and 24 hour, revealed that the polymer is biologically compatible as there were no significant change (P-value < 0.05) in the absorbance.Conclusions: Boronate containing polymer, such as NVD terpolymer has in-vitro sperm immobilizing activity in goat sperm model, with further research in this area could yield a potential female control contraceptive agent.

A novel in vitro ELISA for estimation of glycoprotein content in human rabies vaccines

ABSTRACTIn vitro methods for quantification of immunodominant glycoprotein in the rabies vaccine formulations serve as good alternative to the cumbersome and variable mice potency assay as a batch release test for the vaccine. The present study presents the development of a sandwich ELISA with optimal concentrations of a high affinity recombinant diabody (D06) and a specific monoclonal antibody (M5B4) against rabies glycoprotein for its quantification in the vaccine formulations. The glycoprotein estimate correlated linearly (r2 = 0.8) to the in vivo potency estimate for the vaccine formulations. This ELISA promises a good forecast of the mice potency values and thereby can serve as a simple, yet effective batch release test for the rabies vaccines replacing the in vivo assay.

Condition component of connective tissue and systemic proteolysis in patients with chronic pancreatitis and obesity

50 patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) aged from 45 to 63 including 23 patients with CP and normal body index (1st group), 27 patients with CP and obesity of the 1st degree (2nd group) were examined in the research. The diagnosis of CP exacerbation was made on the basis of anamnesis, clinical and ultrasonography findings with biochemical substantiation of hyper-fermentation syndrome. The diagnosis of obesity was made on the basis of the body mass index increasing (BMI) more than 30 kg/m2. A comparative analysis of the morphological structure of the pancreatic tissue received during autopsy of patients with CP on the background of obesity and normal body mass, died due to various reasons including complications of metabolic syndrome, has been made. In obese patients pancreas morphologically characterized by replacement of the pancreas acinar epithelial by fibrous tissue and a significant increase the number of adipocytes, which is the basis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Patients with chronic pancreatitis and obesity presented considerable metabolic changes of the extracellular matrix components assuming a reliable increase of the intensity of collagen synthesis, glycoproteins content, molecular hyper-production of cellular adhesion and acute phase proteins, increased catabolism of fucoglycoproteins against a reliable decrease of seromucoids and ceruloplasmin content with antioxidant properties in the blood. Increase of proteolytic blood activity and inhibition of collagenolysis processes due to the decrease of matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, increase of inhibitory effect power of the tissue and plasma inhibitors of proteolysis and collagenolysis were found in patients with CP on the background of obesity.

Effect of Nitrogen Oxide on the Gums <i>Lamina propria</i> Structure and Function in the Experimental Gastritis, Duodenitis and Pharmacological Correction

In the conditions of experi mental chronic gastritis and duodenitis reproduction, carried out among Wistar line 24 rats, was investigated effect of the nitrogen oxide stable metabolites content in the gums homogenates on a lamina propria structure and function. Results of our research have been shown, that level of nitrogen oxide stable metabolites in the rats’ gums tissues homogenates with gastritis and duodenitis decreased in three times, compared with a same period at the intact animals, which indicated about depletion of a nitrogen oxide depot at the given disease. It was revealed a significant decrease typical for the protein and glycoprotein content in the animals gums tissues at the experimental group, which indicated about the catabolic processes predominance. Amount of hexosamines in the gums was significantly increased, which was correlated with a morphological picture (gums lamina propria impregnation with the blood plasma proteins), testified about a change in the vascular wall permeability and microcirculation disruption. In the animals from experimental group was reduced a height of gums papillae connective tissue to 27.18±1.86 x 10-6 m against 56.93±2.64 x 10-6 m in the rats from control group. In the gums lamina propria defines phenomenon of the papillary and reticular layer fibrosis. After medicamentous correction, carried out with an antioxidant and the nitrogen oxide donor was observed repairing structure of the gums lamina propria on a background of increasing microvasculature area. It was determined significantly increased protein and glycoprotein content in the gums tissues with increased levels of nitrogen oxide metabolites.

CHANGE IN CONTENT OF GLYCOPROTEINS ON THE SURFACE OF ENDOTHELIAL CELL CULTURE EA.HY 926 AND INTIMA OF INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERIES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MAGNESIUM OROTATE

Aim. To study changes in the glycoproteins content in the glycocalyx of endothelial cells under the influence of magnesium orotate. Material and methods. Endotheliocytes of cell culture EA.hy 926 were examined before and after addition of the magnesium orotate to the culture medium. Intimal endothelium of internal carotid arteries, fragments of which were obtained by sequential execution of bilateral resection of the arteries before and after course of treatment with magnesium orotate was also investigated. Anthony’ method (1931), designed for the study of glycoproteins in the bacteria capsule and adapted by L.V. Didenko (2013) for eukaryotes was used to detect glycoproteins. The scanning electron microscopy with simultaneous x-ray microanalysis was applied. Results. Total number of Cu2+-signals per one scanning field in the mapping of samples for Cu2+ as the indirect index of proteoglycan content in EA.hy 926 endothelial cell culture before incubation with magnesium orotate was 6928±124, and after incubation with magnesium orotate – 7592±131. Number of Cu2+-signals on the surface of the internal carotid artery intima before treatment with magnesium orotate was 5015±407, and after treatment – 6100±152 per one scanning field. Conclusion. A significant increase in the content of glycoproteins on the surface of EA.hy926 endothelial cell culture (+10%) and internal carotid artery intima (+22%) under the influence of magnesium orotate was found.

ПОКАЗНИКИ СТАНУ ІМУННОЇ ТА АНТИОКСИДАНТНОЇ СИСТЕМ У КРОВІ ВАГІТНИХ САМИЦЬ ЩУРІВ F1 ПІД ДІЄЮ РІЗНИХ ДОЗ ЦИТРАТУ ГЕРМАНІЮ

The aim of research was to study the effect of different doses of Ge citrate, obtained by nanotechnology method and chemically synthesized, the activity of their immune and antioxidant system blood of pregnant female rats. Research performed on rats F1 which were watering Ge citrate obtained by nanotechnology method in doses 10 (II), 20 (III), 200 (IV) mcg Ge and chemically synthesized Ge citrate in dose 2,000 (V) mg Ge. Ge citrate watering during the milk-feeding period up to 18-20 days of pregnancy. Not the same directional effect Ge citrate parameters of immune and antioxidant systems with increased content of immune globulin, glycoproteins and activity of enzymes of antioxidant protection that is more pronounced in females receiving 20 mcg Ge. Established inhibitory effect of Ge citrate 2 mg/kg albumin content and threeacylglycerol, amid increasing the level of creatinine in the blood of pregnant females V group which may indicate a decrease of albumin-transport function of filtering and absorption the ability of the kidneys.

The Study of the Content of N-Acetylneuraminic Acids in Membranes of Erythrocytes in Patients with Glaucoma

The aim of this work was to study the content of total and lipid-bound neuraminic (sialic) acid in erythrocyte membranes in patients with glaucoma. The results of our studies showed that glaucoma is accompanied by an increase in the total content of neuraminic acid obtained from glycoproteins and glycolipids. A study of the content of gangliosides made it possible to detect a decrease in all fractions of gangliosides, which is associated with the hydrolytic breakdown of gangliosides and with the increase of free neuraminic acid. The data obtained are interpreted in connection with the destruction of membranes, leading to a disruption of cellular functions.

Manuka Honey Exerts Antioxidant and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities That Promote Healing of Acetic Acid‐Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats

Gastric ulcers are a major problem worldwide with no effective treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of manuka honey in the treatment of acetic acid-induced chronic gastric ulcers in rats. Different groups of rats were treated with three different concentrations of honey. Stomachs were checked macroscopically for ulcerative lesions in the glandular mucosa and microscopically for histopathological alterations. Treatment with manuka honey significantly reduced the ulcer index and maintained the glycoprotein content. It also reduced the mucosal myeloperoxidase activity, lipid peroxidation (MDA), and the inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6) as compared to untreated control group. In addition, honey-treated groups showed significant increase in enzymatic (GPx and SOD) and nonenzymatic (GSH) antioxidants besides levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. Flow cytometry studies showed that treatment of animals with manuka honey has normalized cell cycle distribution and significantly lowered apoptosis in gastric mucosa. In conclusion, the results indicated that manuka honey is effective in the treatment of chronic ulcer and preservation of mucosal glycoproteins. Its effects are due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that resulted in a significant reduction of the gastric mucosal MDA, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 and caused an elevation in IL-10 levels.

CHO 세포의 2단계 배양을 통한 Albumin-erythropoietin의 시알산 증대

In glycoprotein, Terminal sialic acid residues of N-linked glycan are imperative things because they prevent the recognition from asialoglycoprotein-receptor that affect the half-life of glycoproteins. So establishment of culture process for enhancing sialic acid is important to maximize sialic acid contents of glycoprotein. In this study, we investigated effects of biphasic culture of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells producing albumin-erythropoietin to increase sialylation. Biphasic cultures were performed with shift of <TEX>$CO_2$</TEX> concentrations and temperatures at day 5 when viable cell density was decreased and sialidase was started to be released by cell lysis. The examined temperature set points were 33, 35 and <TEX>$37^{\circ}C$</TEX> respectively and the <TEX>$CO_2$</TEX> concentration was 1, 5, 10 and 15%. We confirmed that sialidase activity was the lowest in biphasic culture that was shifted from normal culture condition to 1% of <TEX>$CO_2$</TEX> and <TEX>$33^{\circ}C$</TEX> on day 5. However, the temperature and concentration of <TEX>$CO_2$</TEX> have little effect on activity of <TEX>${\alpha}2,3$</TEX>-sialyltransferase. Also, sialic acid contents were enhanced 1.13-fold higher than that in control culture. In conclusion, Biphasic cultivation in CHO cells led to inhibition of sialidase activity and increases of sialylated glycan.

A Method for Determining the Content of Glycoproteins in Biological Samples.

The glycoprotein purified from the mycelium extract of Tremella fuciformis was marked with iodine through the iodine substitution reaction. The content of iodine, which is indicative of the amount of the marked tremella glycoprotein (ITG), was detected with Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The method was found to be stable, sensitive, and accurate at detecting the content of iodine-substituted glycoprotein, and was used in the quantitative analysis of biological samples, including blood and organs. Different biological samples were collected from rats after oral administration of ITG, and were tested for iodine content by ICP-MS to calculate the amount of ITG in the samples. The results suggested that ICP-MS is a sensitive, stable, and accurate method for detection of iodinated glycoproteins in blood and organs.

Alteration in Oxidative/nitrosative imbalance, histochemical expression of osteopontin and antiurolithiatic efficacy of Xanthium strumarium (L.) in ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis.

Xanthium strumarium has traditionally been used in the treatment of urolitiasis especially by the rural people in India, but its antiurolithiatic efficacy was not explored scientifically till now. Therefore, the present study was designed to validate the ethnic practice scientifically, and explore the possible antiurolithiatic effect to rationalize its medicinal use. Urolitiasis was induced in hyperoxaluric rat model by giving 0.75% ethylene glycol (EG) for 28days along with 1% ammonium chloride (AC) for first 14days. Antiurolithiatic effect of aqueous-ethanol extract of Xanthium strumarium bur (xanthium) was evaluated based on urine and serum biochemistry, oxidative/nitrosative stress indices, histopathology, kidney calcium and calcium oxalate content and immunohistochemical expression of matrix glycoprotein, osteopontin (OPN). Administration of EG and AC resulted in hyperoxaluria, crystalluria, hypocalciuria, polyurea, raised serum urea, creatinine, erythrocytic lipid peroxidise and nitric oxide, kidney calcium content as well as crystal deposition in kidney section in lithiatic group rats. However, xanthium treatment significantly restored the impairment in above kidney function test as that of standard treatment, cystone. The up-regulation of OPN was also significantly decreased after xanthium treatment. The present findings demonstrate the curative efficacy of xanthium in ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis, possibly mediated through inhibition of various pathways involved in renal calcium oxalate formation, antioxidant property and down regulation of matrix glycoprotein, OPN. Therefore, future studies may be established to evaluate its efficacy and safety for clinical use.

Exploring the oviductal fluid proteome by a lectin-based affinity approach.

The analysis of glycoproteins in body fluids represents a central task in the study of vital processes. Herein, we assessed the combined use of Concanavalin A and Wheat Germ Agglutinin as ligands to fractionate and enrich glycoproteins from oviductal fluid (OF), which is a source of molecules involved in fertilization. First, the selectivity was corroborated by a gel-based approach using glycoprotein staining and enzymatic deglycosylation. Nanoliquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (nLC-ESI-MS/MS) further allowed the reliable identification of 134 nonbound as well as 130 lectin-bound OF proteins. Enrichment analysis revealed that 77% of the annotated proteins in the lectin-bound fraction were known glycoproteins (p-value [FDR] = 1.45E-31). The low variance of the number of peptide spectrum matches for each protein within replicates indicated a consistent reproducibility of the whole workflow (median CV 17.3% for technical replicates and 20.7% for biological replicates). Taken together, this study highlights the applicability of a lectin-based workflow for the comprehensive analysis of OF proteins and gives for the first time an insight into the broad glycoprotein content of OF.

Effects of live yeast supplementation on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses in broilers

The effects of supplemental live yeast (LY) on inflammatory responses in broilers challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were investigated. One-day-old broilers were randomly divided into two treatment groups with two subgroups of each (8 replicate pens; 10 birds/pen) and were fed a basal diet without or with 0.5g/kg of LY (Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC 47Hr+, 1.0 × 1010 CFU/g). Birds from each subgroup of the two treatment groups were intra-abdominally injected with LPS (1.5mg/kg of BW) or saline at 21, 23, 25, and 27 d of age. Samples were obtained after 8h of the first injection (d 21) and the last injection (d 27), respectively. Results showed that no treatment differences (P >0.05) were detected in the relative spleen and bursa weights, as well as serum lysozyme activity and ceruloplasmin content regardless of the immunological status. LY addition tended to alleviate (P = 0.097) LPS-induced increase in serum α-acid glycoprotein content on d 27. LPS induced increased (P <0.05) serum nitric oxide content and myeloperoxidase activity on d 21 and 27, however, there was a tendency towards reduced (P <0.10) serum nitric oxide content and myeloperoxidase activity on d 21 in response to LY inclusion. Besides, LY-fed birds had lower (P <0.05) serum nitric oxide content on d 27 relative to the control counterparts. LPS resulted in increased (P <0.05) relative mRNA expression of splenic interleukin-1β on d 21 and 27, but which was lower (P <0.05) in LY-treated birds compared with that in control. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of LY had potential to alleviate LPS-induced inflammation in broilers.

Biomechanical Characterisation of the Human Auricular Cartilages; Implications for Tissue Engineering.

Currently, autologous cartilage provides the gold standard for auricular reconstruction. However, synthetic biomaterials offer a number of advantages for ear reconstruction including decreased donor site morbidity and earlier surgery. Critical to implant success is the material’s mechanical properties as this affects biocompatibility and extrusion. The aim of this study was to determine the biomechanical properties of human auricular cartilage. Auricular cartilage from fifteen cadavers was indented with displacement of 1 mm/s and load of 300 g to obtain a Young’s modulus in compression. Histological analysis of the auricle was conducted according to glycoprotein, collagen, and elastin content. The compression modulus was calculated for each part of the auricle with the tragus at 1.67 ± 0.61 MPa, antitragus 1.79 ± 0.56 MPa, concha 2.08 ± 0.70 MPa, antihelix 1.71 ± 0.63 MPa, and helix 1.41 ± 0.67 MPa. The concha showed to have a significantly greater Young’s Elastic Modulus than the helix in compression (p < 0.05). The histological analysis demonstrated that the auricle has a homogenous structure in terms of chondrocyte morphology, extracellular matrix and elastin content. This study provides new information on the compressive mechanical properties and histological analysis of the human auricular cartilage, allowing surgeons to have a better understanding of suitable replacements. This study has provided a reference, by which cartilage replacements should be developed for auricular reconstruction.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s10439-016-1688-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Morphology of Duvernoy's Glands and Maxillary Teeth and a Possible Function of the Duvernoy's Gland Secretion inHelicops modestusGünther, 1861 (Serpentes: Xenodontinae)

Abstract. We investigated the gross anatomy, histology and ultrastructure of Duvernoy's glands and scanning electron microscopy of maxillary teeth of Helicops modestus, as well as its prey-handling behavior in laboratory. We later compared this histology with other species of Hydropsini. Duvernoy's glands are located in the post-ocular region, immediately behind the supralabial gland. Each gland is connected to a pair of ungrooved rear fangs by a vestibule from which the secretion is drained. Histological analysis showed that the gland is wrapped by a layer of connective tissue and consists of a glandular body formed by prismatic cells organized in acini and a duct lined with columnar cells. The prismatic cells are positive to PAS and bromophenol blue, indicating glycoprotein content, whereas the columnar ductal cells are positive to PAS and alcian blue pH 2.5, indicating the presence of acid mucous. Transmission electron microscopy showed electron-dense, heterogeneous granules in the prismatic cells, whe...

Morphology and Molecular Composition of Purified Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Envelope.

The family Flaviviridae includes viruses that have different virion structures and morphogenesis mechanisms. Most cellular and molecular studies have been so far performed with viruses of the Hepacivirus and Flavivirus genera. Here, we studied bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a member of the Pestivirus genus. We set up a method to purify BVDV virions and analyzed their morphology by electron microscopy and their protein and lipid composition by mass spectrometry. Cryo-electron microscopy showed near spherical viral particles displaying an electron-dense capsid surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer with no visible spikes. Most particles had a diameter of 50 nm and about 2% were larger with a diameter of up to 65 nm, suggesting some size flexibility during BVDV morphogenesis. Morphological and biochemical data suggested a low envelope glycoprotein content of BVDV particles, E1 and E2 being apparently less abundant than Erns. Lipid content of BVDV particles displayed a ~2.3 to 3.5-fold enrichment in cholesterol, sphingomyelin and hexosyl-ceramide, concomitant with a 1.5 to 5-fold reduction of all glycerophospholipid classes, as compared to lipid content of MDBK cells. Although BVDV buds in the endoplasmic reticulum, its lipid content differs from a typical endoplasmic reticulum membrane composition. This suggests that BVDV morphogenesis includes a mechanism of lipid sorting. Functional analyses confirmed the importance of cholesterol and sphingomyelin for BVDV entry. Surprisingly, despite a high cholesterol and sphingolipid content of BVDV envelope, E2 was not found in detergent-resistant membranes. Our results indicate that there are differences between the structure and molecular composition of viral particles of Flaviviruses, Pestiviruses and Hepaciviruses within the Flaviviridae family.

Usefulness of a bioengineered oral mucosa model for preventing palate bone alterations in rabbits with a mucoperiostial defect

The use of mucoperiostial flaps during cleft palate surgery is associated with altered palatal bone growth and development. We analyzed the potential usefulness of a bioengineered oral mucosa in an in vivo model of cleft palate. First, a 4 mm palate defect was created in one side of the palate oral mucosa of 3 week-old New Zealand rabbits, and a complete autologous bioengineered oral mucosa (BOM) or acellular fibrin–agarose scaffold (AS) was implanted. No material was implanted in the negative controls (NC), and positive controls were not subjected to palatal defect (PC). Animals were allowed to grow for 6 months and the results were analyzed morphologically (palate mucosa and bone size) and histologically. Results show that palatal mucosa and bone growth and development were significantly altered in NC and AS animals, whereas BOM animals had similar results to PC and the bioengineered oral mucosa was properly integrated in the host palate. The amount and compaction of collagen fibers was similar between BOM and PC, and both groups of animals had comparable contents of proteoglycans and glycoproteins at the palate bone. No differences were found for decorin, osteocalcin and BMP2. The use of bioengineered oral mucosa substitutes is able to improve palate growth and maturation by preventing the alterations found in animals with denuded palate bone. These results support the potential clinical usefulness of BOM substitutes for the treatment of patients with cleft palate and other conditions in which palate mucosa grafts are necessary with consequent bone denudation.

Zinc supplementation ameliorates glycoprotein components and oxidative stress changes in the lung of streptozotocin diabetic rats.

Zinc (Zn) is a component of numerous enzymes that function in a wide range of biological process, including growth, development, immunity and intermediary metabolism. Zn may play a role in chronic states such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Zn acts as cofactor and for many enzymes and proteins and has antioxidant, antiinflammatory and antiapoptotic effects. Taking into consideration that lung is a possible target organ for diabetic complications, the aim of this study was to investigate the protective role of zinc on the glycoprotein content and antioxidant enzyme activities of streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rat tissues. Female Swiss albino rats were divided into four groups. Group I, control; Group II, control + zinc sulfate; Group III, STZ-diabetic; Group IV, diabetic + zinc sulfate. Diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of STZ (65 mg/kg body weight). Zinc sulfate was given daily by gavage at a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight every day for 60 days to groups II and IV. At the last day of the experiment, rats were sacrificed, lung tissues were taken. Also, glycoprotein components, tissue factor (TF) activity, protein carbonyl (PC), advanced oxidative protein products (AOPP), hydroxyproline, and enzyme activities in lung tissues were determined. Glycoprotein components, TF activity, lipid peroxidation, non enzymatic glycation, PC, AOPP, hydroxyl proline, lactate dehydrogenase, catalase, superoxide dismutase, myeloperoxidase, xanthine oxidase, adenosine deaminase and prolidase significantly increased in lung tissues of diabetic rats. Also, glutathione levels, paraoxonase, arylesterase, carbonic anhydrase, and Na(+)/K(+)- ATPase activities were decreased. Administration of zinc significantly reversed these effects. Thus, the study indicates that zinc possesses a significantly beneficial effect on the glycoprotein components and oxidant/antioxidant enzyme activities.

Biocompatibility assessment of type-II collagen and its polypeptide for tissue engineering: effect of collagen's molecular weight and glycoprotein content on tumor necrosis factor (Fas/Apo-1) receptor activation in human acute T-lymphocyte leukemia cell line

Fas cell surface death receptor activation by low molecular weight (57, 40 and 25 kDa) collagens was investigated based on MW and glycoprotein content.