Protective effects of Semen Crotonis Pulveratum on trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid-induced colitis in rats and H2O2-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro

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    • Xiaohong Wang
    • Jie Zhao
    • Zhe Han
    • Fang Tang
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  • Published online on: April 7, 2015     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2015.2175
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Abstract

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Semen Crotonis Pulveratum (SCP) has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of UC. However, its molecular mechanisms of action have not yet been elucidated. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the preliminary mechanisms of the role of SCP on trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid (TNBS)-induced UC in rats and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro. Wistar rats (n=9 per group) were randomly divided into 4 groups: the normal control group, the UC group, the UC + SCP group and the UC + sulfasalazine group as a positive control. The proportion of CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs, and the expression levels of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10 in the peripheral blood, as well as the expression levels of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in the colon tissues were determined by flow cytometry, ELISA and immunohistochemical staining, respectively. Rat intestinal epithelial (IEC-6) cell apoptosis induced by H2O2 was determined by TUNEL assay, flow cytometry using Annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) staining and western blot analysis of caspase-3 activation, respectively. Significantly higher proportions of circulating CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs were present in the UC + SCP group compared with the UC group. A significantly decreased expression of IL-6 and an increased expression of IL-10 were also observed in the UC + SCP group compared with UC group. SCP significantly reduced the UC-induced increase in the expression of COX-2 and ICAM-1 in the colon tissues. SCP inhibited cell apoptosis and caspase-3 activation induced by H2O2 in the ICE-6 cells. Our data thus indicate that SCP inhibits inflammation in UC by increasing the proportion of circulating Tregs, altering cytokine production and decreasing COX-2 and ICAM-1 expression. In addition it protects against H2O2-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro.

Introduction

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract and is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The incidence of UC has been reported to be approximately 10–20 cases per 100,000 populations each year in Western countries (1). Although the etiology of UC remains largely unknown, an involvement of local immune reactions and intestinal cell apoptosis has been suggested (2,3).

Local immune reactions in UC refer to the activation of the mucosal immune system in response to commensal luminal bacterial antigens along with imbalance in the function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), pathological cytokine production and abnormal protein expression. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It can bind to lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 on leukocytes and induces the inflammatory reaction, cell apoptosis and other immune responses. ICAM-1 participates in the adhesion between leukocytes and vascular endothelial cells and is closely associated with leukocyte transmigration and inflammation (4). In UC, a significant elevation in the colonic levels of cyclooxy-genase-2 (COX-2) and ICAM-1 has been reported (5,6).

Immunosuppressive cytokines, such as transforming growth factor-β and interleukin (IL)-10 have been implicated in CD4+CD25+ T cell function (7). The IL-10 is primarily produced by monocytes and to a lesser extent, by CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells. It has been demonstrated that IL-10 knockout mice develop IBD under conventional conditions, suggesting the importance of IL-10 in the regulation of intestinal inflammation (8). The immunoregulatory activity of IL-10 is based upon its ability to inhibit both cytokine synthesis and antigen presentation (9). Thus, IL-10 downregulates the major histocompatibility complex class II and co stimulatory molecule expression that is required by antigen-presenting cells in their activation of T cells. Additionally, IL-10 inhibits the synthesis of a vast array of macrophage-derived cytokines that play a crucial role in inflammation, such as IL-1, IL-6, IL-12, interferon α, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and the chemokine, IL-8. Finally, IL-10 could enable the immunosuppressive action by inducing the production of cytokine inhibitors such as IL-1 receptor antagonist and soluble TNF-α receptors (10,11).

On a different note, IL-6 is secreted by T cells and macrophages to induce the immune response, leading to inflammation (12). IL-6 signals through a cell-surface type I cytokine receptor complex consisting of the ligand-binding IL-6Rα chain and the signal-transducing component glyco-protein 130. IL-6 interacts with its receptor to initiate a signal transduction cascade, leading to the activation of transcription factors, Janus kinase 2 and signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) (13).

Sulfasalazine (SFZ), 5-aminosalicilic acid and glucocorticosteroids have been used in the treatment of UC (1418). The goal is to rapidly induce the remission of symptoms and mucosal inflammation; however, the associated adverse effects restrict their application (1922). Previously, traditional Chinese medicines, such as Semen Crotonis Pulveratum (SCP) have been used for years in the treatment of UC and have been shown to be effective in clinical settings (23). SCP is the main component of croton seeds, which have potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial properties (23). However, the molecular mechanisms of action of this drug in the treatment of UC remain unknown.

In the present study, the mechanisms of action of SCP in the treatment of UC, including its effects on local immune reactions in trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis in rats and intestinal cell apoptosis induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in vitro were investigated. Based on the results of the present study, it was concluded that SCP inhibits inflammation in UC by increasing the proportion of circulating Tregs, altering cytokine production and decreasing COX-2 and ICAM-1 expression. In addition, it protects against H2O2-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro.

Materials and methods

Preparation of SCP

SCP was obtained from Tianjin Lerentang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tianjin, China. The extract of SCP was prepared by decocting the roasted croton seeds with boiling distilled water (100 g/l) for approximately 3 h, according to Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2005) (24). The decoction was filtered, lyophilized and stored at 4°C. Dilutions were made using normal saline and filtered through a 0.22-mm syringe filter.

Animals

Wistar rats (n=36; weighing 180–220 g; female) were purchased from the Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. The rats were fed a standard laboratory diet and distilled water ad libitum and kept in an environment of 22±2°C. All animal experiments were performed in strict accordance with the institutional and national animal ethics committee guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals. All procedures and animal experiments were approved by the Animal Care and Use Committee of the Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.

Rat model of UC

UC was induced in the rats by the administration of TNBS (100 mg/kg) dissolved in 50% alcohol by oral gavage, as previously described (25). The rats were randomly divided into the following 4 groups (n=9 per group): i) the normal control group; ii) the UC model group; iii) the UC + SFZ (250 mg/tablet, lot no. 20051012; Shanghai Sunve Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China) positive control group; and iv) the UC + SCP group. The extract of SCP (0.5 ml/100 g; diluted at a concentration of 0.24 mg/ml) was administered intragastrically 3 days after establishing the model of UC, while 1 ml of SFZ (1.6 mg/ml) was administered to the positive control group by oral gavage. The normal control group and UC model group were administered intragastrically with normal saline (0.5 ml). All animals received treatment once a day for 1 week. Seven days later, chloral hydrate (5%) was administered peritoneally to anesthetize the rats. Blood and colon tissues were then collected.

Flow cytometric analysis of CD4+, CD4+CD25+T cells, and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs in peripheral blood

Blood was collected through the caudal vein prior to anesthetization. Mononuclear cells were separated, treated with Triton X-100 and then stained with fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated anti-CD4 (Cat. no. 11-0040-81), phycoerythrin-conjugated anti-CD25 (Cat. no. 12-0390-80) and allophycocyanin-conjugated anti-Foxp3 (Cat. no. 77-5775) antibodies (Becton-Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA). After staining, the cells were analyzed using an EPISC Elite Enhanced System Performance (ESP) flow cytometer.

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) of IL-6 and IL-10 in peripheral blood

IL-6 and IL-10 expression levels were measured using ELISA according to the manufacturer's instructions (RayBiotech, Inc., Norcross, GA, USA).

Immunohistochemical staining of COX-2 and ICAM-1 in colon tissues

Colon tissues embedded in paraffin blocks were cut into 5-μm-thick sections, deparaffinized and treated with citrate buffer (pH 6.0). They were then treated with 2% bovine serum albumin blocking buffer for 15 min. The processed tissue sections were then incubated with primary antibodies against COX-2 (Cat. no. 4212-1; Epitomics, Burlingame, CA, USA) and ICAM-1 (Cat. no. 550302; Becton-Dickinson) overnight at 4°C. Subsequently, the slides were treated for 30 min with goat anti-rabbit antibodies conjugated to horseradish peroxidase (HRP, for ICAM-1) or ChemMate™ EnVision + HRP (for COX-2) from EnVision™ Detection kit, peroxidase/DAB, rabbit/mouse (Cat. no. GK500705; Cell Signaling Technology, Danvers, MA, USA) and developed with 3,3′-diaminobenzi-dine. The tissue sections were then rinsed in distilled water and counterstained with hematoxylin for microscopic examination (Olympus BX51; Olympus America, Inc., Melville, NY, USA). Cells that were positive for ICAM-1 or COX-2 (brown color-stained cells) were quantified in 5 randomly selected fields at ×400 magnification, and they were further scored as 0 (<5%), 1 (5–25%), 2 (26–50%), 3 (51–75%) and 4 (>75%). The intensity of brown staining was scored as follows: 0 (no staining), 1 (weak), 2 (moderate) and 3 (strong staining). The above-mentioned 2 scores represented immunoreactivity.

Cell culture and treatment

Rat intestinal epithelial (IEC-6) cells were purchased from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC, Manassas, VA, USA) and maintained in Roswell Park Memorial Institute-1640 medium (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, USA) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (HyClone, Waltham, MA, USA) at 37°C in a humidified incubator containing 5% carbon dioxide. The cells were divided into 4 groups as follows: i) the normal control group: untreated IEC-6 cells; ii) the H2O2-treated group: IEC-6 cells treated with H2O2 (200 μl/l) for 4 h; iii) the H2O2 + SFZ group: IEC-6 cells treated with SFZ (1.6 mg/ml) for 24 h and then incubated with H2O2 (200 μl/l) for 4 h; and iv) the H2O2 + SCP group: IEC-6 cells treated with SCP (0.25 mg/ml) for 24 h and then incubated with H2O2 (200 μl/l) for 4 h.

In situ analysis of apoptosis using terminal deoxynucleotidyl-transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay

The IEC-6 cells (4×104 cells/well) were plated onto 6-well plates with slides, and then treated with SFZ, SCP and H2O2 as mentioned above. After 4 h of treatment, the slides were treated with proteinase K (20 μg/ml) for 5 min and stained using the TUNEL Apoptosis Detection kit (Merck, Darmstadt, Germany). The slides were visualized under an Eclipse 80i fluorescence microscope (Nikon, Tokyo, Japan) and representative images were captured. The number of apoptotic cells (green nuclear staining) and non-apoptotic cells (blue nuclear staining) in each slide was counted in 6 representative fields at ×400 magnification by 2 independent observers blinded to the grouping.

Flow cytometric analysis of cell apoptosis

The IEC-6 cells were washed twice with phosphate-buffered saline, and stained with a mixture of FITC-labeled Annexin V (horizontal axis) and propidium iodide (PI) (vertical axis) (Annexin V-FITC Apoptosis Detection kit; KeyGen Biological Technology Development Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China). The cells were then analyzed using an EPISC Elite ESP flow cytometer (Beckman Coulter, Miami, FL, USA). Four different cell populations were identified using the flow cytometer: the viable population in the lower-left quadrant (low-PI and low-FITC signals), the early apoptotic population in the lower-right quadrant (low-PI and high-FITC signals), mechanically damaged cells in the upper-left quadrant (high-PI and low-FITC signals) and the late apoptotic or necrotic population in the upper-right quadrant (high-PI and high-FITC signals).

Western blot analysis of caspase-3 activation

The IEC-6 cells were lysed in 1X sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) cell lysis buffer (Tris-hydrochloride, pH 6.8; 2% SDS; and 10% glycerol) and centrifuged at 12,000 rpm for 30 min at 4°C. The protein from the supernatant liquid was quantified using bicinchoninic acid assay (BCA) (Pierce BCA Protein assay kit; Thermo Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA); 120 μg protein were resolved by 10% SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, transferred onto polyvinylidene fluoride membranes and blocked with 5% non-fat dry milk for 1 h. The membranes were incubated with the primary antibodies [rabbit anti-rat primary antibody for procaspase-3 and activated caspase-3 (Cat. no. 9665S; Cell Signaling Technology), β-actin (Cat. no. sc-130300; Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA, USA)] overnight at 4°C and then with the HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit secondary antibody (Cat. no. ZF-0516; Zhongshan Golden Bridge Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China). Blots were developed using enhanced chemiluminescence reagent (Millipore, Billerica, MA, USA) and the signal intensity was quantified by densitometry using the Gel-Pro Analyzer 4.0 (Media Cybernetics, Inc., Bethesda, MD, USA). β-actin was used as a loading control.

Statistical analysis

Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software, version 17.0 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). All data are presented as the means ± standard deviation (SD). The significance of differences among groups was determined using one-way analysis of variance with the least significant difference (LSD) test along with post-hoc analysis. A P-value of <0.05 was considered to indicate a statistically significant difference.

Results

Effect of SCP on the proportion of CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs in peripheral blood of rats with TNBS-induced colitis

Flow cytometry revealed significant higher proportions of CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs in the peripheral blood after a 7-day treatment with SCP compared with the UC model group. However, there was no significant difference observed in the total proportion of CD4+ T cells among each group (Fig. 1).

Effect of SCP on the levels of IL-6 and IL-10 in peripheral blood of rats with TNBS-induced colitis

IL-6 expression was significantly increased in the UC model group compared with the normal group (P<0.01). A significant decrease in the expression of IL-6 was observed after 7 days of treatment with SCP compared with the UC group, while the expression level of IL-10 displayed the reverse profile (Fig. 2).

SCP treatment suppresses the expression of COX-2 and ICAM-1 in colon tissues of rats with TNBS-induced colitis

The induction of UC caused a significant increase in the colonic expression levels of COX-2 and ICAM-1 compared with the normal control group (P<0.05). Treatment with SCP significantly decreased the UC-induced increase in the expression of COX-2 and ICAM-1 (Fig. 3).

SCP inhibits H2O2 induced IEC-6 cell apoptosis

An increase in IEC-6 cell apoptosis was observed following treatment with H2O2 compared ×ith the normal control group, while pretreatment with SCP resulted in a decrease in apoptosis (Fig. 4). After Annexin V-FITC and PI staining, flow cytometric analysis revealed that 12.92±4.52% of the H2O2-treated cells were late apoptotic or necrotic cells (Fig. 5), while pre-treatment with SCP resulted in a decrease (1.42±0.18%). These results indicate that SCP inhibits the apoptosis of IEC-6 cells induced by H2O2.

SCP inhibits the activation of caspase-3 induced by H2O2 in IEC-6 cells

The increased activation of caspase-3 was observed in the H2O2-treated control group as compared to the normal group. Following treatment with SCP, the expression of activated caspase-3 was significantly reduced, as shown by western blot analysis, and there was no significant difference observed between the SCP and SFZ groups. The expression levels of procaspase-3 displayed the reverse profile (Fig. 6).

Discussion

The main aim of the present study was to explore the preliminary mechanisms of action of SCP in the treatment of UC. UC is a chronic inflammatory disease localized to the large intestinal mucosa (26). The etiology of UC remains unknown; however, an association with local immune reactions and intestinal cell apoptosis has been suggested (27). The findings of the present study confirm that the local immune reactions play an important role in UC. There are significant changes in the frequency of circulating CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs (28). As previously demonstrated, the production of cytokines by T cells is altered in UC and there is an increase in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and a decrease in suppressive cytokines (8). UC is also characterized by epithelial barrier dysfunction due to epithelial cell apoptosis (29).

In this study, the rat model of UC was induced by TNBS. CD4+CD25+ T cells play a critical role by actively suppressing the immune system and preventing pathological self-reactivity, i.e., autoimmune disease. It is considered that CD4+ triggering plays an essential role in the control of the pathology in patients with UC and a net influx of these cells from the circulation into the mucosa may suppress inflammation (30). In the present study, it was found that the proportion of circulating CD4+CD25+ T cells was significantly decreased in the rats with UC. On day 7 following the administration of SCP, the level of circulating CD4+CD25+ T cells was significantly increased. CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs have been shown to suppress T cell proliferation and experimental autoimmune diseases (28). Additionally, in this study, the level of circulating CD4+CD25+ T cells and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ Tregs shared a similar profile following treatment with SCP, while no significant difference was observed between the SCP and SFZ positive control groups. These findings suggest that treatment with SCP contributes to the counterbalance of mucosal inflammation in patients with UC by increasing the proportion of circulating Tregs.

Normally, COX-2 expression levels are very minimal in the majority of cells; however, COX-2 expression levels are elevated during inflammation (31). A recent study demonstrated that prostaglandins (particularly PGE2), metabolites of the COX-2 pathway, contribute to the pain and swelling associated with inflammation (32). This enzyme is also involved in the indirect production of free radicals and angiogenesis, and thus promotes the local accumulation of lymphocytes and pro-inflammatory cytokines, leading to increased inflammation (33). In this study, treatment with SCP reduced the UC-induced production of COX-2 and ICAM-1 and ultimately inhibited inflammation. These results indicate that SCP inhibits local inflammation of the colon and thus promotes the repair of the mucosal layer.

In a previous study, TNBS-induced colitis was shown to induce a significant increase in myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and a decrease in glutathione levels in the colon tissue compared to the controls. Additionally, an increase in pro-apoptotic Bax expression and a decrease in anti-apoptotic B cell lymphoma-2 expression was detected in the colons of rats with TNBS-induced colitis (34). Similarly, in another study, TNBS-induced colitis caused a significant increase in the levels of MDA and MPO, a decrease in superoxide dismutase levels and a decrease in IL-4 and IL-10 mRNA expression levels in rat colon tissues (10).

An elevated expression of S100A9 in colonic epithelial cells mediated by the IL-6/STAT3 signaling cascade may play an important role in the development of colitis (35). In the present study, the enhanced production of IL-6 and the decreased production of IL-10 in peripheral blood was observed in the rats with UC. These findings confirmed that UC was associated with the imbalanced production of cytokines. In the present study, we also observed the significant downregulation of circulating IL-6 and the upregulation of circulating IL-10 levels following treatment with SCP, and there were no significant differences observed among the SCP and SFZ groups. These results indicate that the protective effects of SCP on UC may be medicated by correcting balance in the production of inflammatory cytokines.

In patients with UC, intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis contributes to the development of UC and apoptotic cell bodies have been found in routine histopathological samples (36). In this study, the H2O2-induced apoptosis of IEC-6 cells was used to simulate the apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells in patients with UC. TUNEL assay is a common method for detecting deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fragmentation that results from apoptotic signaling cascades (37). The use of this assay relies on the presence of nicks in the DNA that can be identified by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase, an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of dUTPs that are secondarily labeled with a marker. Annexin V is used as a probe to detect cells that have phosphatidylserine (PS) exposed on the surface, an early event found in cell apoptosis (38,39). PI is used as a probe to detect cells with high membrane permeability, a later event found in apoptosis or necrosis (40,41). Caspase-3 is activated in apoptotic cells through both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. As an executioner caspase, procaspase-3 (34 kDa) has virtually no activity until it is cleaved by initiator caspases after apoptotic signaling events are triggered (42). In this study, following treatment with H2O2, typical apoptotic cells were detected by both TUNEL assay and flow cytometry using Annexin V/PI staining. Furthermore, an elevated level of activated caspase-3 (17/19 kDa) was observed by western blot analysis. Treatment with SCP significantly decreased the number of apoptotic cells and the activation of caspase-3. These results suggest that treatment with SCP inhibits the activation of caspase-3 and suppresses the apoptosis of IEC-6 cells. However, further studies are warranted in this field in order to obtain a better understanding of the specific signal transduction pathways of these drugs.

In conclusion, our results demonstrate that SCP inhibits inflammation in UC by increasing the proportion of circulating Tregs, altering cytokine production and decreasing COX-2 and ICAM-1 expression. In addition, it protects against H2O2-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro.

Acknowledgments

The present study was supported by the Tianjing Science and Technology Innovation Fund (06FZZDSH00405).

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Wang, X., Zhao, J., Han, Z., Tang, F."Protective effects of Semen Crotonis Pulveratum on trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid-induced colitis in rats and H2O2-induced intestinal cell apoptosis in vitro". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 35, no. 6 (2015): 1699-1707. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2015.2175