Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2004, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (09): 998-1000.

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Effect of astrocyte-conditioned medium on tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced apoptosis of PC12 cells

MO Yong-yan1, XING Fei-yue2, ZHANG Bao3, CHEN Yuan3, JIANG Yong1   

  1. 1. 第一军医大学, 病理生理学教研室暨全军休克微循环重点实验室, 广东, 广州, 510515;
    2. 暨南大学生殖免疫研究中心, 广东, 广州, 510623;
    3. 第一军医大学, 自由基研究室, 广东, 广州, 510515
  • Online:2004-09-20 Published:2004-09-20

Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of astrocyte-conditioned medium (ACM) on PC12 cell apoptosis induced by reactive oxygen species tert-butyl hydroperoxide (tbOOH). Methods PC12 cells attacked by tbOOH were cultured with Sprague Dawley rat cerebral cortex ACM, and the cell apoptosis was observed by fluorescent microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The cell apoptosis rate was evaluated by flow cytometry and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration measured using thiobarbituric acid (TBA)-reacting substances (TRABS). Result TbOOH induced PC12 cell apoptosis, and ACM significantly decreased the apoptosis rate and MDA concentration in tbOOH-treated cells. Conclusion ACM may increase the anti-oxidation capacity of PC12 cells and inhibit cell apoptosis induced by tbOOH.

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