Nrf1 is time-dependently expressed and distributed in the distinct cell types after trauma to skeletal muscles in rats

• Autores: Shu-Tao Zhang, Rui Zhao, Wen-Xiang Ma, Yan-Yan Fan, Wen-Zheng Guan, Jiao Wang, Peng Ren, Kun Zhong, Tian-Shui Yu, Jing-Bo Pi, Da-Wei Guan
• Localización: Histology and histopathology: cellular and molecular biology, ISSN-e 1699-5848, ISSN 0213-3911, Vol. 28, Nº. 6, 2013, págs. 725-735
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Our goal was to elucidate the dynamic expression and distribution of the nuclear factor erythroid-derived factor 2-related factor 1 (Nrf1) by immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and real-time PCR during wound healing of contused skeletal muscle in rats. An animal model of skeletal muscle contusion was established in 40 Sprague-Dawley male healthy rats. Samples were taken at 6 h, 12 h, 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, and 14 days post-injury, respectively (5 rats in each posttraumatic interval). 5 rats were employed as control. A weak immunoreactivity of Nrf1 was observed in the sarcoplasm and nuclei of normal myofibers in control rats. Prominent immunostaining for Nrf1 was seen in a large number of polymorphonulcear cells, round-shaped mononuclear cells and spindle-shaped fibroblastic cells, and regenerated multinucleated myotubes in the injured tissue. Subsequently, neutrophils, macrophages and myofibroblasts were identified as expressing Nrf1 by double immuno-fluorescent procedures. By real-time PCR analysis, Nrf1 expression was up-regulated and peaked at inflammatory phase. The expression tendency was also confirmed by Western blot. In conclusion, Nrf1 is time-dependently expressed in certain cell types, such as neutrophils, macrophages, myofibroblasts and regenerated multinucleated myotubes, suggesting that Nrf1 may modulate oxidative stress response and regeneration after trauma to skeletal muscles.