ZHANG Qian-de1, WEI Mu-xin2, LIN Qing1. Intervention of Danqi Granule on Expression of Aquaporin-5 in Submandibular Glands of Rat Model with Sjogren’s Syndrome[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2010, 16(15): 105-109.
ZHANG Qian-de1, WEI Mu-xin2, LIN Qing1. Intervention of Danqi Granule on Expression of Aquaporin-5 in Submandibular Glands of Rat Model with Sjogren’s Syndrome[J]. Chinese journal of experimental traditional medical formulae, 2010, 16(15): 105-109. DOI: 10.13422/j.cnki.syfjx.2010.15.042.
Objective:To investiga:te the mechanism of Danqi Granule for treatment of Sjogren’s syndrome(SS) in rat
and to consider expression of aquaporin-5(AQP5) as the target point.Method:Submandibular gland tissue was extracted from Wistar rat before blending and emulsification with complete Freund’s adjuvant(CFA).After that
subcutaneous injection of DTP vaccine was conducted on the back to enhance immunity.The effects of Astragalus and Danshen on rat isolated salivary glands were investigated
the method used was Chinese herb perfusion.The expression distribution of AQP5 in submandibular salivary glands of rat with SS was shown by Western blot analysis.Result:After immunization 7 weeks of SS rats
thus pathological changes similar to the salivary gland in human SS were found.It suggested that a large number of lymphocyte cells were different invasive depth and effective immunization.Through Chinese herb perfusion on rat isolated salivary glands
it was found that Astragalus and Danshen could promote salivary gland secretion in different depth.Western blot analysis showed that there was a 42 × 103 in each groups.There was no abnormal expression of AQP5 in the control group
Compared with the control group
the expression of AQP5 in the rat model group was significant reduced(P < 0.05);Danqi Granule of high-dose and low-dose could significantly increase the expression of AQP5(P < 0.05).Conclusion:The results indicate Danshen can promote salivary glands slightly.Astragalus also has the similar effect.However
they promote the secretion of saliva graphics in different patterns.Danqi Granule through enhanced the release of water molecules in channel of submandibular gland
by upregulating the expression of AQP5
improving the secretive function of salivary glands and increasing saliva flow