Introduction: Collagen is the primary structural protein fibroblasts produce in the skin’s extracellular matrix. Infiltration of neutrophils into the epidermis and dermis by exposure to UV causes collagen damage and ...Introduction: Collagen is the primary structural protein fibroblasts produce in the skin’s extracellular matrix. Infiltration of neutrophils into the epidermis and dermis by exposure to UV causes collagen damage and contributes to photoaging. Methods: To study the combined effect of Lumenato and ceramide in preventing collagen-1 damage induced by phagocytes, we used co-cultures of normal human dermal fibroblasts (fibroblasts) and activated human neutrophils. The present study aimed to determine the protective effect of the combination of Lumenato and ceramide on fibroblast collagen-1 damage induced by neutrophils. Results: Lumenato (in the range of 6.5 - 208 μg/ml) or ceramide (in the range of 0.1 - 50 μM) inhibited the production of superoxides and MPO by TNFα-stimulated neutrophils, as well as the production of NO by LPS-stimulated macrophages in a dose-dependent manner. The combinations of Lumenato and ceramide, in low concentrations, caused synergistic prevention of fibroblasts’ collagen-1 damage induced by TNFα-activated neutrophils, detected by fluorescence immunostaining and WB analysis. MPO activity in the supernatants of the co-cultures was also synergistically inhibited. Adding Lumenato or ceramide singly or in combinations in these low concentrations to the fibroblast cultures did not affect the expression of collagen-1. The combinations of Lumenato or ceramide in these concentrations also caused a synergistic inhibition of NO production by activated macrophages. Conclusions: The results suggest that combining low concentrations of Lumenato and ceramide results in synergistic protection against fibroblasts’ collagen-1 damage induced by neutrophils, thus indicating their possible potential for enhanced skin health.展开更多
The three-dimensional(3D)cell culture system has garnered significant attention in recent years as a means of studying cell behavior and tissue development,as opposed to traditional two-dimensional cultures.These syst...The three-dimensional(3D)cell culture system has garnered significant attention in recent years as a means of studying cell behavior and tissue development,as opposed to traditional two-dimensional cultures.These systems can induce specific cell reactions,promote specific tissue functions,and serve as valuable tools for research in tissue engineering,regenerative medicine,and drug discovery.This paper discusses current developments in the field of three-dimensional cell culture and the potential applications of 3D type 1 collagen gels to enhance the growth and maturation of dendritic cells.展开更多
目的:探讨微环境中Ⅸ型胶原α1(collagen type IX alpha 1 chain,COL9A1)在结直肠腺癌中的表达及其与肿瘤进展的相关性和临床意义。方法:收集2012年1月至2021年1月手术切除的结直肠癌标本408例,采用免疫组织化学检测结直肠腺癌肿瘤组织...目的:探讨微环境中Ⅸ型胶原α1(collagen type IX alpha 1 chain,COL9A1)在结直肠腺癌中的表达及其与肿瘤进展的相关性和临床意义。方法:收集2012年1月至2021年1月手术切除的结直肠癌标本408例,采用免疫组织化学检测结直肠腺癌肿瘤组织及癌旁正常组织中COL9A1表达,同时检测肿瘤组织中肿瘤蛋白53(tumor protein 53,P53)和错配修复(mismatch repair,MMR)蛋白MLH1、MSH6和PMS2的表达,统计分析COL9A1的表达与各临床病理特征参数的关系,以及与P53突变和MMR状态的相关性,并分析COL9A1阳性表达患者的预后情况。结果:COL9A1在结直肠腺癌肿瘤组织中表达显著低于癌旁正常组织(P<0.001);COL9A1的表达与肿瘤浸润深度、临床分期和肠系膜淋巴结转移有关(χ^(2)=16.943、89.031和84.814;均P<0.001),而与P53突变和MMR状态无关(χ^(2)=0.677、1.260,均P>0.05);Log-rank检验显示COL9A1阴性表达患者的无进展生存期(progression free survival,PFS)和总体生存期(overall survival,OS)显著低于COL9A1阳性表达患者(分别P<0.001,P=0.040)。结论:结直肠腺癌中COL9A1蛋白的表达缺失与肿瘤浸润及转移密切相关,并提示不良预后,这可为结直肠癌预后评估、药物筛选等提供可能的分子标志物和治疗策略。展开更多
文摘Introduction: Collagen is the primary structural protein fibroblasts produce in the skin’s extracellular matrix. Infiltration of neutrophils into the epidermis and dermis by exposure to UV causes collagen damage and contributes to photoaging. Methods: To study the combined effect of Lumenato and ceramide in preventing collagen-1 damage induced by phagocytes, we used co-cultures of normal human dermal fibroblasts (fibroblasts) and activated human neutrophils. The present study aimed to determine the protective effect of the combination of Lumenato and ceramide on fibroblast collagen-1 damage induced by neutrophils. Results: Lumenato (in the range of 6.5 - 208 μg/ml) or ceramide (in the range of 0.1 - 50 μM) inhibited the production of superoxides and MPO by TNFα-stimulated neutrophils, as well as the production of NO by LPS-stimulated macrophages in a dose-dependent manner. The combinations of Lumenato and ceramide, in low concentrations, caused synergistic prevention of fibroblasts’ collagen-1 damage induced by TNFα-activated neutrophils, detected by fluorescence immunostaining and WB analysis. MPO activity in the supernatants of the co-cultures was also synergistically inhibited. Adding Lumenato or ceramide singly or in combinations in these low concentrations to the fibroblast cultures did not affect the expression of collagen-1. The combinations of Lumenato or ceramide in these concentrations also caused a synergistic inhibition of NO production by activated macrophages. Conclusions: The results suggest that combining low concentrations of Lumenato and ceramide results in synergistic protection against fibroblasts’ collagen-1 damage induced by neutrophils, thus indicating their possible potential for enhanced skin health.
文摘The three-dimensional(3D)cell culture system has garnered significant attention in recent years as a means of studying cell behavior and tissue development,as opposed to traditional two-dimensional cultures.These systems can induce specific cell reactions,promote specific tissue functions,and serve as valuable tools for research in tissue engineering,regenerative medicine,and drug discovery.This paper discusses current developments in the field of three-dimensional cell culture and the potential applications of 3D type 1 collagen gels to enhance the growth and maturation of dendritic cells.
文摘目的:探讨微环境中Ⅸ型胶原α1(collagen type IX alpha 1 chain,COL9A1)在结直肠腺癌中的表达及其与肿瘤进展的相关性和临床意义。方法:收集2012年1月至2021年1月手术切除的结直肠癌标本408例,采用免疫组织化学检测结直肠腺癌肿瘤组织及癌旁正常组织中COL9A1表达,同时检测肿瘤组织中肿瘤蛋白53(tumor protein 53,P53)和错配修复(mismatch repair,MMR)蛋白MLH1、MSH6和PMS2的表达,统计分析COL9A1的表达与各临床病理特征参数的关系,以及与P53突变和MMR状态的相关性,并分析COL9A1阳性表达患者的预后情况。结果:COL9A1在结直肠腺癌肿瘤组织中表达显著低于癌旁正常组织(P<0.001);COL9A1的表达与肿瘤浸润深度、临床分期和肠系膜淋巴结转移有关(χ^(2)=16.943、89.031和84.814;均P<0.001),而与P53突变和MMR状态无关(χ^(2)=0.677、1.260,均P>0.05);Log-rank检验显示COL9A1阴性表达患者的无进展生存期(progression free survival,PFS)和总体生存期(overall survival,OS)显著低于COL9A1阳性表达患者(分别P<0.001,P=0.040)。结论:结直肠腺癌中COL9A1蛋白的表达缺失与肿瘤浸润及转移密切相关,并提示不良预后,这可为结直肠癌预后评估、药物筛选等提供可能的分子标志物和治疗策略。
