A complex network of factors contributes to neuroinflammation,such as infections,brain injuries and accumulation of toxic metabolites(Gendelman,2002).Eicosanoids and several cytokines are the main mediators of infla...A complex network of factors contributes to neuroinflammation,such as infections,brain injuries and accumulation of toxic metabolites(Gendelman,2002).Eicosanoids and several cytokines are the main mediators of inflammatory process;in fact,when an inflammatory condition persists,it can be responsible for the progression of degenerative diseases,展开更多
BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found t...BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.展开更多
筛选靶向结合炎症相关蛋白5-LOX(5-lipoxygenase,5-脂氧合酶)的中药黄酮类天然产物,分析与5-LOX结合的黄酮类成分及其来源中药的共性规律。本研究借助Discovery Studio 2017 R2分子对接和药效团构建模块,结合SPR分子筛选实验,以及关联...筛选靶向结合炎症相关蛋白5-LOX(5-lipoxygenase,5-脂氧合酶)的中药黄酮类天然产物,分析与5-LOX结合的黄酮类成分及其来源中药的共性规律。本研究借助Discovery Studio 2017 R2分子对接和药效团构建模块,结合SPR分子筛选实验,以及关联网络构建的方法进行研究。研究结果显示,来源于17种中药的18个黄酮类小分子中有11个能够与5-LOX结合,并从分子对接以及药效团构建研究中发现其作用的3种方式和共性特征:(1)部分中药黄酮成分(如木犀草素等)通过结构中的B环与5-LOX在活性位点ASP243形成静电中心相结合;(2)部分中药黄酮成分(如芹菜素等)是通过结构中的A环与活性位点VAL520形成疏水键、与活性位点ASP243形成氢键与5-LOX结合;(3)杨梅苷等黄酮类成分由于极性较强,在没有形成疏水键的情况下,也是通过形成静电中心与5-LOX在活性位点ASP243产生相互作用。此外还发现靶向5-LOX的活性中药黄酮类化合物,大多来源于具有利湿、退黄等功效,性味甘苦寒的景天科中药中。本研究发现了部分靶向5-LOX的中药黄酮类成分及其作用方式和共性规律,为开发靶向5-LOX抗肿瘤新药提供思路和方法。展开更多
According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film f...According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film formed in hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic acid (HEDP) electrolyte containing both m-BTA and chloride ions is superior to that formed in m-BTA-alone electrolyte, even at a high anodic potential. The results of electrical impedance spectroscopy, nano-scratch experiments and energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) indicate that the enhancement of m-BTA inhibition capability may be due to the increasing thickness of passive film. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS) analysis indicates that the increase in passive film thickness can be attributed to the incorporation of C1 into the m-BTA passive film and the formation of [Cu(I)CI(rn-BTA)], polymer film on Cu surface. Therefore, the introduction of C1- into m-BTA-containing HEDP electrolyte is effective to enhance the passivation capability of m-BTA passive film, thus extending the operating potential window.展开更多
文摘A complex network of factors contributes to neuroinflammation,such as infections,brain injuries and accumulation of toxic metabolites(Gendelman,2002).Eicosanoids and several cytokines are the main mediators of inflammatory process;in fact,when an inflammatory condition persists,it can be responsible for the progression of degenerative diseases,
文摘BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.
文摘筛选靶向结合炎症相关蛋白5-LOX(5-lipoxygenase,5-脂氧合酶)的中药黄酮类天然产物,分析与5-LOX结合的黄酮类成分及其来源中药的共性规律。本研究借助Discovery Studio 2017 R2分子对接和药效团构建模块,结合SPR分子筛选实验,以及关联网络构建的方法进行研究。研究结果显示,来源于17种中药的18个黄酮类小分子中有11个能够与5-LOX结合,并从分子对接以及药效团构建研究中发现其作用的3种方式和共性特征:(1)部分中药黄酮成分(如木犀草素等)通过结构中的B环与5-LOX在活性位点ASP243形成静电中心相结合;(2)部分中药黄酮成分(如芹菜素等)是通过结构中的A环与活性位点VAL520形成疏水键、与活性位点ASP243形成氢键与5-LOX结合;(3)杨梅苷等黄酮类成分由于极性较强,在没有形成疏水键的情况下,也是通过形成静电中心与5-LOX在活性位点ASP243产生相互作用。此外还发现靶向5-LOX的活性中药黄酮类化合物,大多来源于具有利湿、退黄等功效,性味甘苦寒的景天科中药中。本研究发现了部分靶向5-LOX的中药黄酮类成分及其作用方式和共性规律,为开发靶向5-LOX抗肿瘤新药提供思路和方法。
基金Project(50975058) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film formed in hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic acid (HEDP) electrolyte containing both m-BTA and chloride ions is superior to that formed in m-BTA-alone electrolyte, even at a high anodic potential. The results of electrical impedance spectroscopy, nano-scratch experiments and energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) indicate that the enhancement of m-BTA inhibition capability may be due to the increasing thickness of passive film. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS) analysis indicates that the increase in passive film thickness can be attributed to the incorporation of C1 into the m-BTA passive film and the formation of [Cu(I)CI(rn-BTA)], polymer film on Cu surface. Therefore, the introduction of C1- into m-BTA-containing HEDP electrolyte is effective to enhance the passivation capability of m-BTA passive film, thus extending the operating potential window.