Conclusions
MA disrupted the integrity of alveolar epithelial barrier. Res inhibited oxidative stress and reversed MA-induced higher permeability and apoptosis of alveolar epithelium by the activation of SIRT1/PTEN/p-Akt pathway.
Methods
The rats were randomly divided into control group and MA group. Extracted lungs were detected by Western blot, HE staining and immunohistochemistry. The alveolar epithelial cells were treated with MA or/and Res, following by Western blot, LDH leakage assay and flow cytometry. MOE is used for bio-informatics prediction.
Results
Chronic exposure to MA can cause slower growth ratio of weight, increased RVI and induced lung injury including the reduced number of alveolar sacs and the thickened alveolar walls. MA-induced apoptosis was associated with SIRT1-related oxidative stress. Res suppressed ROS levels, activated SIRT1, negatively regulated PTEN, phosphorylated Akt, reduced LDH leakage, increased the expression of ZO-1 and E-cadherin and inhibited the apoptosis of alveolar epithelial cells to attenuate MA-induced higher permeability of alveolar epithelium. Conclusions: MA disrupted the integrity of alveolar epithelial barrier. Res inhibited oxidative stress and reversed MA-induced higher permeability and apoptosis of alveolar epithelium by the activation of SIRT1/PTEN/p-Akt pathway.