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Effects of thymosin β4 on oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation‑induced injury.

Ji H, Xu L, Wang Z, Fan X, Wu L

International journal of molecular medicine9 Jan 2018Cited by 6 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study9

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  1. 01LabIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 pre-conditioning significantly increased cell survival.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 given before oxygen and glucose loss helped more nerve-like cells survive.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCell survival after OGD/R
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tβ4 significantly increased cell survival after OGD/R.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  2. 02LabIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 inhibited the release of lactate dehydrogenase.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 reduced the release of lactate dehydrogenase, a marker of cell damage.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLactate dehydrogenase release
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Neuroprotection · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Tβ4 inhibited the release of lactate dehydrogenase
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  3. 03LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 downregulated malondialdehyde.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 lowered malondialdehyde, a marker of oxidative damage.

    Outcome
    DecreaseMalondialdehyde level
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    downregulated malondialdehyde and upregulated the activities of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  4. 04LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 upregulated the activity of glutathione peroxidase.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 raised the activity of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme.

    Outcome
    IncreaseGlutathione peroxidase activity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    upregulated the activities of glutathione peroxidase
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  5. 05LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 upregulated the activity of superoxide dismutase.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 raised the activity of superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSuperoxide dismutase activity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    upregulated the activities of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  6. 06LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 attenuated the OGD/R-associated decrease in P62 expression.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 reduced the drop in P62 caused by oxygen and glucose loss.

    Outcome
    IncreaseP62 expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Cell viability and death · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, Tβ4 attenuated OGD/R‑associated decreases in the expression of P62 and the anti‑apoptotic protein B‑cell lymphoma‑2, as well as the upregulation of autophagy mediators, including autophagy‑related protein‑5 and the ratio of microtubule‑associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) II vs. LC3 I.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  7. 07LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 attenuated the OGD/R-associated decrease in the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 reduced the drop in the anti-cell-death protein Bcl-2 caused by oxygen and glucose loss.

    Outcome
    IncreaseBcl-2 expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Cell viability and death · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, Tβ4 attenuated OGD/R‑associated decreases in the expression of P62 and the anti‑apoptotic protein B‑cell lymphoma‑2, as well as the upregulation of autophagy mediators, including autophagy‑related protein‑5 and the ratio of microtubule‑associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) II vs. LC3 I.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  8. 08LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 attenuated the OGD/R-associated upregulation of autophagy-related protein-5.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 reduced the rise in autophagy-related protein-5 caused by oxygen and glucose loss.

    Outcome
    DecreaseAutophagy-related protein-5 expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Cell viability and death · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, Tβ4 attenuated OGD/R‑associated decreases in the expression of P62 and the anti‑apoptotic protein B‑cell lymphoma‑2, as well as the upregulation of autophagy mediators, including autophagy‑related protein‑5 and the ratio of microtubule‑associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) II vs. LC3 I.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.
  9. 09LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In PC12 cells exposed to OGD/R, Tβ4 attenuated the OGD/R-associated upregulation of the LC3 II to LC3 I ratio.

    In plain wordsIn cells, Tβ4 reduced the rise in the LC3 II to LC3 I ratio, an autophagy marker, caused by oxygen and glucose loss.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLC3 II to LC3 I ratio
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    PC12 cells after oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R)
    Outcome group
    Cell viability and death · Nervous system and cognition
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, Tβ4 attenuated OGD/R‑associated decreases in the expression of P62 and the anti‑apoptotic protein B‑cell lymphoma‑2, as well as the upregulation of autophagy mediators, including autophagy‑related protein‑5 and the ratio of microtubule‑associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) II vs. LC3 I.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    The present study elucidated the effect of thymosin β4 (Tβ4) on neuronal death induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in PC12 cells that were subjected to oxygen‑glucose deprivation and reoxygenation (OGD/R).
    Summary · context
    Tβ4 pre‑conditioning prior to OGD/R was performed to evaluate PC12‑cell viability and the protective mechanisms of Tβ4.

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    13 Oct 2026, 01:52 UTC

    Study results updated

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    12 Oct 2026, 18:17 UTC

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