LncRNA SNHG20靶向调控miR-520c-3p/RAB22A通路对人口腔鳞状细胞癌细胞上皮间质转化及微管形成的影响

目的:探究LncRNA SNHG20靶向调控miR-520c-3p/RAB22A通路对人口腔鳞状细胞癌(oral squamous cell carcinoma,OSCC)细胞上皮间质转化(epithelial-mesenchymal transition,EMT)及微管形成的影响。方法:检测OSCC细胞及组织中LncRNA SNHG20、miR-520c-3p、RAB22A mRNA水平及其相互间关系。将OSCC细胞分为对照组、sh-NC组、sh-SNHG20组、sh-SNHG20+anti-NC组、sh-SNHG20+anti-miR-520c-3p组,检测OSCC细胞EMT蛋白表达,检测微管形成数量变化,裸鼠成瘤实验检测LncRNA SNHG20对OSCC肿瘤生长的影响。结果:OSCC组织和细胞中LncRNA SNHG20、RAB22A mRNA上调表达,miR-520c-3p下调表达(P<0.05);LncRNA SNHG20与miR-520c-3p、RAB22A与miR-520c-3p之间均有结合位点;与sh-NC组相比,sh-SNHG20组间质样细胞数量较少,上皮样细胞数量较多,微管结构不完整且结节数量较少,LncRNA SNHG20、RAB22A、N-cadherin、vimentin下调表达,miR-520c-3p、E-cadherin上调表达(P<0.05);与sh-SNHG20+anti-NC组相比,sh-SNHG20+anti-miR-520c-3p组间质样细胞数量较多,上皮样细胞数量较少,微管排列较紧密,微管结节数量较多,miR-520c-3p、E-cadherin下调表达,RAB22A、N-cadherin、vimentin上调表达(P<0.05)。sh-SNHG20组比sh-NC组OSCC移植瘤体积较小,质量较低,LncRNA SNHG20、RAB22A下调表达,miR-520c-3p上调表达(P<0.05)。结论:抑制LncRNA SNHG20表达能够靶向调节miR-520c-3p/RAB22A通路抑制OSCC细胞EMT和微管形成。

DCE-MRI定量灌注参数、血清趋化因子20水平与非小细胞肺癌患者临床病理特征的相关性及意义

目的:探究动态增强磁共振成像(dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging,DCE-MRI)定量灌注参数、血清趋化因子20(C-C chemokine ligand-20,CCL20)与非小细胞肺癌患者临床病理特征的相关性及意义。方法:收集2021年1月至2023年6月于平煤神马医疗集团总医院就诊的98例非小细胞肺癌患者作为研究组,另按照1:1原则选择同期98例肺部良性结节患者为对照组,比较两组DCE-MRI定量灌注参数、血清CCL20水平,进一步分析不同临床病理特征患者DCE-MRI定量灌注参数、血清CCL20水平,采用Spearman法及受试者工作特性(ROC)曲线分析上述参数与临床病理特征的相关性及联合诊断价值。结果:研究组入院时K^(trans)、K_(ep)、V_(e)及血清CCL20水平均高于对照组(P<0.05);不同临床病理特征患者DCE-MRI定量灌注参数、血清CCL20水平比较:Ⅲ期>Ⅰ-Ⅱ期、低分化>高、中分化(P<0.05)、淋巴结转移者>无淋巴结转移者(P<0.05);K^(trans)、K_(ep)、V_(e)及血清CCL20水平均与分化程度、临床分期、淋巴结转移呈正相关(P<0.05);K^(trans)、K_(ep)、V_(e)及血清CCL20水平单独及联合诊断非小细胞肺癌的AUC均>0.6,但各指标联合诊断的AUC最高,为0.852(P<0.05)。结论:DCE-MRI定量灌注参数、血清CCL20水平不仅与非小细胞肺癌患者临床病理特征存在密切相关性,其联合诊断可显著提高对非小细胞肺癌的诊断效能。

Clinical Significance of Cytokeratin 19 and Cytokeratin 20 in Predicting Recurrence of Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Objective： To investigate the expressions of cytokeratin 19 （CK19） and cytokeratin 20 （CK20） in bladder transitional cell carcinoma （TCC） and their clinical significance. Methods： The expression of CK19 and CK20 was detected in 54 cases of TCC by immunohistochemical methods and image processing techniques. Results： The expression of CK19 and CK20 was significantly stronger in the recurrent group than in the non-recurrent group （P〈0.01, P〈0.001, respectively）. Conclusion： The expression of CK19 and CK20 was obviously related with biological behaviors of TCC, suggesting that CK19 and CK20 could be used to predict the recurrence of TCC.

共染ANP对GH_4和AtT_（20）细胞肾素基因表达分泌的影响

本文应用现代基因共同转染技术，首次对ＧＨ４和ＡｔＴ２０细胞进行了重组大鼠ＡＮＰ和人肾素基因的共同转染，建立了表达细胞模型。并对其表达产物进行分析研究。文章着重分析研究了ＡＮＰ对肾素基因的表达产物的形成与分泌的调节作用。ＡＩ形成放免检测结果表明：转染细胞的表达是有效的。转染的ＧＨ４能有效地表达分泌肾素原；转染的ＡｔＴ２０细胞则不仅能形成肾素原，而且能分泌具有活性的肾素。ＡＮＰ转染的实验组不仅显示有明显的拮抗Ｆｏｒｓｋｏｌｉｎ的刺激作用，而且ＡＮＰ对肾素与肾素原的形成分泌有抑制作用，其中抑制肾素分泌的效能大于肾素原的分泌。实验证明，转染基因的表达细胞是有效研究肾素基因表达、分泌等调节的细胞模型。

Expression of circulating microRNA-20a and let-7a in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

AIM: To investigate the expressions of micro RNA-20a(mi R-20a) and let-7a in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC) and their diagnostic value. METHODS: Seventy patients with ESCC and 40 healthy subjects were enrolled to investigate the expression of mi R-20 a and let-7a using quantitative real-time PCR. The expression of mi R-20 a and let-7a was compared between ESCC patients and healthy subjects. The plasma levels of mi R-20 a and let-7a in relation to patient clinicopathologic parameters, the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve, and the sensitivity and specificity of mi R-20 a and let-7a in ESCC diagnosis were analyzed.RESULTS: Plasma levels of mi R-20 a were significantly higher in ESCC patients than in healthy controls, and plasma levels of let-7 were lower in ESCC patients than in healthy controls(both P < 0.05). The area under the ROC curve of mi R-20 a was 0.767(95%CI: 0.677-0.857; P < 0.001), when the cut-off value was set at 4.77, the sensitivity and specificity were 64.3% and 75.0%, respectively. The area under the ROC curve of let-7a was 0.829(95%CI: 0.754-0.904; P < 0.001), when the cut-off value was set at 6.22, the sensitivity and specificity were 74.3% and 85.0%, respectively. Thus, the sensitivity and specificity of let-7a were higher than those of mi R-20 a. The median relative plasma expression of let-7a in clinical stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ(0.24) was lower than that in stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ(0.42), while the expression of mi R-20 a according to stage was not statistically different. The expressions of mi R-20 a and let-7a were not related to gender, age, tumor diameter, tumor grade, or pathologic stage.CONCLUSION: Plasma mi R-20 a and let-7a levels are significantly altered in patients with ESCC and can be used as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of ESCC.

Heat shock protein 20 promotes sirtuin 1-dependent cell proliferation in induced pluripotent stem cells

BACKGROUND Heat shock proteins(HSPs)are molecular chaperones that protect cells against cellular stresses or injury.However,it has been increasingly recognized that they also play crucial roles in regulating fundamental cellular processes.HSP20 has been implicated in cell proliferation,but conflicting studies have shown that it can either promote or suppress proliferation.The underlying mechanisms by which HSP20 regulates cell proliferation and pluripotency remain unexplored.While the effect of HSP20 on cell proliferation has been recognized,its role in inducing pluripotency in human-induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)has not been addressed.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of HSP20 overexpression in human iPSCs and evaluate the ability to promote cell proliferation.The purpose of this study was to investigate whether overexpression of HSP20 in iPSCs can increase pluripotency and regeneration.METHODS We used iPSCs,which retain their potential for cell proliferation.HSP20 overexpression effectively enhanced cell proliferation and pluripotency.Overexpression of HSP20 in iPSCs was characterized by immunocytochemistry staining and realtime polymerase chain reaction.We also used cell culture,cell counting,western blotting,and flow cytometry analyses to validate HSP20 overexpression and its mechanism.RESULTS This study demonstrated that overexpression of HSP20 can increase the pluripotency in iPSCs.Furthermore,by overexpressing HSP20 in iPSCs,we showed that HSP20 upregulated proliferation markers,induced pluripotent genes,and drove cell proliferation in a sirtuin 1(SIRT1)-dependent manner.These data have practical applications in the field of stem cell-based therapies where the mass expansion of cells is needed to generate large quantities of stem cell-derived cells for transplantation purposes.CONCLUSION We found that the overexpression of HSP20 enhanced the proliferation of iPSCs in a SIRT1-dependent manner.Herein,we established the distinct crosstalk between HSP20 and SIRT1 in regulating cell proliferation and pluripotency.Our study provides novel insights into the mechanisms controlling cell proliferation that can potentially be exploited to improve the expansion and pluripotency of human iPSCs for cell transplantation therapies.These results suggest that iPSCs overexpressing HSP20 exert regenerative and proliferative effects and may have the potential to improve clinical outcomes.

CDC20在肺腺癌组织中的表达及对肺腺癌细胞增殖和侵袭的影响研究

背景与目的:肺腺癌具有早期发现难、肿瘤进展快及晚期手术切除率低等特点。尽管单药免疫治疗和免疫治疗联合化疗的相关研究在改善预后、克服耐药方面已初显成效,但是大部分肺腺癌患者从中获益仍有限。因此,迫切需要寻找具有相对较高灵敏度和特异度的新型生物标志物,以改善肺腺癌患者的预后。细胞分裂周期蛋白20(cell division cycle protein 20,CDC20)参与多种肿瘤的发生、发展,但在肺腺癌中的生物学作用及机制尚未明确。本研究旨在探究CDC20在肺腺癌中的表达情况及其对肺腺癌患者预后的预测价值,并分析CDC20对肺腺癌细胞增殖和侵袭能力的影响。方法:采用免疫组织化学(immunohistochemistry,IHC)检测CDC20在肺腺癌中的表达情况并结合生物信息学和临床病理学参数分析其与预后不良的相关性。采用Kaplan-Meier生存曲线描述CDC20对肺腺癌患者术后生存率的影响,采用COX多因素回归分析影响肺腺癌患者术后生存率的独立预后因素。通过受试者工作特征曲线分析CDC20表达在肺腺癌患者中的诊断价值。采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction,RTFQ-PCR)和蛋白质印迹法(Western blot)检测人正常肺上皮细胞系BEAS-2B、人肺腺癌细胞系A549和H1299中CDC20的表达水平。细胞实验中,通过敲低肺腺癌细胞中的CDC20,分为si-NC(对照组)、si-CDC20#1(敲低组1)和si-CDC20#2(敲低组2)3个组。采用细胞计数试剂盒-8(cell counting kit-8,CCK-8)、克隆形成、transwell和划痕实验检测细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭能力。通过基因本体论(Gene Ontology,GO)功能和京都基因与基因组百科全书(Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes,KEGG)通路富集分析CDC20在肺腺癌中的生物学作用。通过基因集富集分析(gene set enrichment analysis,GSEA)CDC20在肺腺癌中可能的调控通路。本研究经河北省胸科医院伦理委员会批准(编号:2022051)。结果:生物信息学及IHC结果均显示,CDC20在肺腺癌组织中显著高表达(P<0.05)。生物信息学与临床参数分析结果均显示,CDC20高表达与患者预后不良相关。Kaplan-Meier生存分析和COX回归分析均显示,CDC20表达情况与患者术后生存率呈显著负相关(P<0.05)。敲低CDC20能抑制肺腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭(P<0.05)。GO功能、KEGG通路和GSEA结果均显示,CDC20与细胞周期相关。结论:CDC20在肺腺癌中高表达,CDC20高表达是肺腺癌患者不良预后的独立危险因素。CDC20能促进肺腺癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭。

Study of the impact of CT/CT image fusion radiotherapy on V_(20) and radiation pneumonitis of non-small cell lung cancer

Objective:The aim of our study was to investigate the value of CT/CT image fusion radiation treatment planning in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) and the impact on V20 and radiation pneumonitis(RP).Methods:Patients who were pathologically or cytologically diagnosed of stage IIIA and IIIB NSCLC were treated with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy(4000 cGy).Forty patients got at least 25% tumor reduction were randomly divided into two groups:group A of regular shrink field radiotherapy(20 cases) and group B of CT/CT image fused shrink field radiotherapy(20 cases).Dosage reached 6600 cGy.Clinical data,V20 and RP were observed within 3 months after radiotherapy.Statistical analysis was conducted for the NSCLC patients.Results:22.5%(9/40) patients got RP during follow-up.Group A accounted for 6 cases(30%),and group B had 3 cases(15%).There was no marked difference between the two groups(P = 0.256),univariate analysis revealed that the IV20 of A and B groups,and IV20 and CV20 of all patients were statistically related to the incidence of RP(P < 0.05).With Wilcoxon method assay,the ipsilateral lung V20 and contralateral lung V20 had statistical significance between the two groups(P < 0.05).Conclusion:The CT/CT image infusion treatment planning could increase the radical dosage with better tumor control probability but won't increase adverse reaction.

Preparation and Inhibitory Effects of 20(S)-Ginsenoside Rh_2 on Hep-A-22 Cells

A modified method of preparing 20（S）-ginsenoside Rh2（G-Rh2） and the inhibitory effect of 20（S）-ginsenoside Rh2 on Hep-A-22 cells were investigated. The total saponins and strong alkali were dissolved in glycerol at the atmospheric pressure, and the degradation was performed at a high temperature. After G-Rh2 had been isolated and purified, MTT（methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium） assay was applied to evaluating the effect of 20（S）-ginsenoside Rh2 on the cells viability and morphological changes were observed. It was shown that 20（S）-ginsenoside Rh2 can reduce Hep-A-22 cells viability in dose-dependent manner and the cells took on cell shrinkage, membrane blebbing, chromosomal condensations, especially under the higher concentrations of it. In conclusion, 20（S）-ginsenoside Rh2 can be prepared effectively that not only decreases viability but also induces the apoptosis of Hep-A-22 cells.

20-羟基蜕皮激素对高糖诱导HepG2细胞氧化损伤的作用及机制研究

目的:探究20-羟基蜕皮激素(20-Hydroxyecdysone,20-HE)对高糖诱导HepG2细胞氧化损伤的保护作用及相关分子机制。方法:利用高糖(50 mmol/L葡萄糖)建立HepG2细胞氧化损伤模型,分别采用CCK-8法、caspase-3活性检测实验、荧光探针法和比色法检测细胞的活力、凋亡、活性氧(Reactive Oxygen Specie,ROS)、超氧化物歧化酶(Superoxide Dismutase,SOD)、过氧化氢酶(Catalase,CAT)和丙二醛(Malondialdehyde,MDA)的水平。基于生物信息学分析的方法对参与20-HE调控作用的相关信号通路进行预测,采用Western blot检测Akt蛋白的磷酸化水平,评价PI3K/Akt信号通路的激活水平,利用PI3K/Akt信号通路的抑制剂(LY294002)验证其是否参与20-HE发挥的调控作用。结果:20-HE的浓度低于20μmol/L对HepG2细胞没有显著毒性作用;20-HE可以显著提高损伤细胞的活力(P<0.05),显著抑制损伤细胞的凋亡(P<0.05),显著下调损伤细胞的ROS水平(P<0.05),显著提高SOD和CAT的水平(P<0.05),显著下调MDA水平(P<0.05);PI3K/Akt信号通路是20-HE发挥调控作用的潜在下游机制;20-HE可以显著上调损伤细胞中PI3K/Akt信号通路的水平(P<0.05);LY294002可以逆转20-HE对损伤细胞发挥的保护作用。结论:20-HE通过激活PI3K/Akt信号通路发挥对高糖诱导HepG2细胞氧化损伤的保护作用。

CDC20,TOP2A and NEK2 Expression in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Its Clinical Significance

Objective:to study the expression and clinical significance CDC20,TOP2A,NEK2 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.Methods:To select 70 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma,Between August 2018-August 2020,All intraoperative pathological specimens,A group-35 cases),Cancer tissue,B group,adjacent tissues),two groups of CDC20,TOP2A,NEK 2 expression were detected and analyzed by immunohistochemistry and semi-quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction-RT-PcR)assay.Results:the values of CDC20,TOP2A,NEK2 expression level in A group were significantly higher than those in B group-P<0.05).The expression level CDC20,TOP2A,NEK2 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma was positively correlated with TNM stage and lymphatic metastasis,and negatively correlated with tumor differentiation.Conclusion:CDC20,TOP2A,NEK2 high expression level directly affects the metastasis,recurrence and prognosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.The combination of three indexes can accurately evaluate the pathological status of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and help to judge the prognosis of patients accurately.

Development of a Novel Tissue-Specific Method to Detect Cytokeratin 20-Positive Circulating Tumor Cells in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Introduction:Although many studies have shown the vast potential of circulating tumor cells(CTCs)detection in cancer diagnosis and prognosis,our understanding of their clinical significance is still far from complete.A major obstacle arises from the lack of well-established tumor or tissue-specific markers to detect CTCs by immunocytochemical staining after immunomagnetic enrichment(IE).Methods:We have established the utility of cytokeratin 20(CK20),a gastrointestinal tract specific marker,for the specific detection and identification of colorectal cancer(CRC)CTCs.This breakthrough was successfully validated in spike-in experiments using CRC cell line models followed by a pilot study which recruited 32 metastatic CRC patients,25 benign colorectal diseases patients and 27 normal subjects.Results:CK20-positive CTCs were detected in 90%metastatic CRC patients but not in benign colorectal diseases patients and normal subjects using this refined assay.Conclusions:These impressive results have laid the foundation for further development of CK20-positive CTCs as a promising marker in diagnosis,prognostication and treatment monitoring of metastatic CRC.

Sustained Remission with Mogamulizumab in Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma with Aberrant CD20 Expression: Case Report and Literature Review

A 82-year-old man presented with an enlarged multiple superficial lymph nodes. The histological diagnosis of lymph node was peripheral T cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS), with an aberrant expression of CD20. Generally, PTCL lacks B cell antigen such as CD19 or CD20, however, rare cases have been reported in the literature that showed PTCL patients expressing the B cell antigens. It is considered that the prognosis of CD20 positive PTCL is poor, however, standard therapy has not been established. He was treated with eight cycles of CHOP regimen, but the enlargement of a part of lymph nodes still remained. Recently, it is reported that C-C Chemokine receptor type 4 (CCR4) is known to be expressed about 50% case of PTCL and CCR4 target therapy is effective. Our case was positive for CCR4 so mogamulizumab (anti-CCR4 antibody) was administered. Consequently, dramatic response was obtained and its combination of these therapy resulted in complete remission for 24 months. This is the first case of sustained remission by administration of mogamulizumab against CCR4/CD20 double positive PTCL. This strategy may be benefit to obtain the good prognosis.

Genistein-induced Anticancer Effects on Acute Leukemia Cells Involve the Regulation of Wnt Signaling Pathway Through H4K20mel Rather Than DNA Demethylation

Objective:To investigate the effects and mechanisms of genistein on the gene expression in the Wnt pathway in acute leukemia(AL)cells.Methods:The expression of Wnt pathway genes and cell cycle-related genes were analyzed in two AL cell lines.Pyrophosphate sequencing was performed to determine the methylation degree.Then,the enrichment of H4K20mel and H3K9ac was determined using ChIP-qPCR.Flow cytometry was used to analyze the cell cycle.Results:The IC_(50) of genistein in the two AL cell lines was lower than that for the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell line.Genistein upregulated H4K20mel,KMT5A and Wnt suppressor genes,including Wnt5a,and downregulated the downstream target genes of Wnt,such as c-myc and β-catenin.The methylation degree and H3K9ac enrichment in the Wnt5a promoter region remained unchanged.However,the enrichment of H4K20mel in the Wnt5a promoter and coding regions increased.In addition,genistein upregulated Phospho-cdc2,Mytl,Cyclin A,Cyclin E2,p21 and Phospho-histone H3,but downregulated Phospho-weel.Cell cycle arrest was induced in the G2/M phase.Conclusion:Genistein inhibits the activation of the Wnt pathway by promoting the expression of Wnt5a through the activation of KMT5A and enrichment of H4K20mel in the Wnt5a gene promoter and coding regions,rather than demethylation.Genistein also blocks the cell cycle in the G2/M phase.Therefore,genistein is a potential anti-leukemia drug.

Mammalian Ste20-like kinase 1 inhibition as a cellular mediator of anoikis in mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

BACKGROUND The low survival rate of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)caused by anoikis,a form of apoptosis,limits the therapeutic efficacy of MSCs.As a proapoptotic molecule,mammalian Ste20-like kinase 1(Mst1)can increase the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS),thereby promoting anoikis.Recently,we found that Mst1 inhibition could protect mouse bone marrow MSCs(mBMSCs)from H 2 O 2-induced cell apoptosis by inducing autophagy and reducing ROS production.However,the influence of Mst1 inhibition on anoikis in mBMSCs remains unclear.AIM To investigate the mechanisms by which Mst1 inhibition acts on anoikis in isolated mBMSCs.METHODS Poly-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-induced anoikis was used following the silencing of Mst1 expression by short hairpin RNA(shRNA)adenovirus transfection.Integrin(ITGs)were tested by flow cytometry.Autophagy and ITGα5β1 were inhibited using 3-methyladenine and small interfering RNA,respe-ctively.The alterations in anoikis were measured by Terminal-deoxynucleoitidyl Transferase Mediated Nick End Labeling and anoikis assays.The levels of the anoikis-related proteins ITGα5,ITGβ1,and phospho-focal adhesion kinase and the activation of caspase 3 and the autophagy-related proteins microtubules associated protein 1 light chain 3 II/I,Beclin1 and p62 were detected by Western blotting.RESULTS In isolated mBMSCs,Mst1 expression was upregulated,and Mst1 inhibition significantly reduced cell apoptosis,induced autophagy and decreased ROS levels.Mechanistically,we found that Mst1 inhibition could upregulate ITGα5 and ITGβ1 expression but not ITGα4,ITGαv,or ITGβ3 expression.Moreover,autophagy induced by upregulated ITGα5β1 expression following Mst1 inhibition played an essential role in the protective efficacy of Mst1 inhibition in averting anoikis.CONCLUSION Mst1 inhibition ameliorated autophagy formation,increased ITGα5β1 expression,and decreased the excessive production of ROS,thereby reducing cell apoptosis in isolated mBMSCs.Based on these results,Mst1 inhibition may provide a promising strategy to overcome anoikis of implanted MSCs.

Semen lactoferrin promotes CCL20 production by epithelial cells: Involvement in HIV transmission

AIM: To study the effect of seminal plasma on Chemokine(C-C motif) ligand 20(CCL20) production by epithelial cells and its relationship with lactoferrin.METHODS: HEC-1A cells, a cell line derived from a monostratified endocervical epithelium, were incubated with samples of seminal plasma(diluted 1:10 in culture medium) recovered from human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) seronegative(HIV-) or HIV seropositive(HIV+) subjects. Recombinant human interleukin 1 beta(IL-1β) was used as positive control, and culture medium only as negative control. The measurement of CCL20 production in the supernatants of HEC-1A cells and of lactoferrin in seminal plasma was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay techniques. A fractionation of seminal plasma proteins was performed by ion exchange chromatography on a pool of seminal plasma specimens from HIV- subjects. Each fraction was tested for its ability to stimulate the production of CCL20 by HEC-1A cells and for its lactoferrin concentration. The HIV viral load in seminal plasma samples from HIV+ patients was measured using the HIV-Monitor kit(Roche Diagnostic Systems, Branchburg, NJ, United States).RESULTS: The positive control IL-1β was responsible for an increase of 11.36 ± 3.36 times in the production of CCL20. Stimulation of HEC-1A cells was performed in 34 seminal plasma samples(22 from HIV+ subjects and 12 from HIV- subjects). The mean production of CCL20 by HEC-1A in presence of seminal plasma from HIV- and HIV+ subjects was respectively 5.38 ± 0.91 and 7.57 ± 3.26 times higher than that obtained with the untreated cells(P < 0.05 between the two groups). Using the same 34 specimens of seminal plasma, no correlation was observed between the concentration of total proteins in seminal plasma and their ability to stimulate the secretion of CCL20 by HEC-1 cells. In contrast, the ability to produce CCL20 by HEC-1A cells correlated to the concentration of lactoferrin in the seminal plasma samples(r coefficient = 0.56; CI: 0.26-0.76; P < 0.001). After fractionation by ion exchange chromatography, the seminal plasma fractions exhibiting the highest concentrations of lactoferrin were responsible for the greatest stimulation of CCL20 production by HEC-1A cells(r coefficient = 0.89; CI: 0.78-0.95; P <0.0001). CONCLUSION: Lactoferrin present in seminal plasma correlated with an increased production of CCL20 by HEC-1A cells and therefore could facilitate HIV entry through the genital mucosa.

EGFR 20外显子插入突变非小细胞肺癌的诊疗现状及进展

表皮生长因子受体(epidermal growth factor receptor,EGFR)基因突变是非小细胞肺癌(non-small cell lung cancer,NSCLC)中最常见的突变类型,该类突变可因变异位点的不同而产生结构和功能的异质性。其中,EGFR 20外显子插入突变(exon 20 insertion,ex20ins)发生率约占所有EGFR突变NSCLC患者中的4%~12%,是仅次于EGFR 19外显子缺失突变及EGFR 21外显子L858R突变的类型。EGFR ex20ins突变由于插入位点的不同,也存在异质性,对现有针对EGFR的靶向药物敏感度不同,且大多数并不敏感,因此其治疗仍以化疗为主。随着对此类突变的深入研究,多种药物已进入临床阶段。该文对EGFR ex20ins突变的结构和功能、治疗进展等方面进行综述,以期为临床治疗提供新的思路。

蛋白酶体20S亚基β8调控丝裂原活化蛋白激酶激酶/细胞外信号调节激酶通路对肾透明细胞癌细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响

目的探究蛋白酶体20S亚基β8(PSMB8)对肾透明细胞癌(ccRCC)细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响,以及是否通过调控丝裂原活化蛋白激酶激酶(MEK)/细胞外信号调节激酶(ERK)信号通路发挥其作用。方法采用癌症基因组图谱数据库分析ccRCC与正常组织PSMB8 mRNA的表达水平,并通过实时荧光定量PCR、Western blot和免疫组织化学染色等方法进一步检测PSMB8在ccRCC组织和细胞中的表达情况。构建稳定过表达和敲减PSMB8的细胞株,分别采用CCK-8法和平板克隆实验检测细胞的增殖能力,划痕愈合实验和Transwell实验检测细胞迁移和侵袭的能力。对PSMB8共表达基因进行京都基因与基因组百科全书通路富集分析,Western blot检测MEK/ERK通路相关蛋白的磷酸化水平,并加用ERK激动剂C16-PAF处理进行细胞功能学挽救实验。结果与正常组织比较,PSMB8 mRNA和蛋白在ccRCC组织中呈高表达(P均<0.001),且与临床患者的TNM分期显著相关(P<0.001);与阴性对照组比较,过表达PSMB8可以促进786-O、ACHN细胞的增殖(P=0.021,P=0.039)、迁移和侵袭(P均<0.001),敲减PSMB8可以抑制786-O、ACHN细胞的增殖(P=0.022,P=0.005)、迁移和侵袭(P均<0.001);PSMB8共表达基因通路富集分析提示其可能与丝裂原活化蛋白激酶通路相关(P<0.001);敲减PSMB8后786-O和ACHN细胞MEK1/2(P=0.017,P=0.016)、ERK1/2(P=0.010,P=0.040)蛋白磷酸化水平及ERK下游因子c-Myc(P=0.043,P=0.038)、c-Fos(P=0.025,P=0.008)和CyclinD1(P=0.006,P=0.047)转录水平均下调;与ERK激动剂C16-PAF处理组比较,敲减PSMB8+C16-PAF组明显抑制786-O、ACHN细胞的增殖(P=0.003,P=0.002)、迁移和侵袭能力(P均<0.001)。结论PSMB8通过激活MEK/ERK信号通路从而促进ccRCC细胞的增殖、迁移及侵袭。

肺泡灌洗液中CCL20和CD200R对儿童迁延性细菌性支气管炎的诊断价值

目的研究肺泡灌洗液(BALF)中CC趋化因子配体20(CCL20)、细胞表面分子CD200受体(CD200R)对迁延性细菌性支气管炎(PBB)的诊断价值。方法选取2019年1月至2021年2月该院收治的136例PBB患儿作为PBB组。另选取同期在该院因支气管异物进行支气管镜检查的60例儿童作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验检测BALF及血清中CCL20、CD200R水平。比较两组BALF及血清中CCL20、CD200R水平。根据PBB患儿是否存在复发难治性PBB,将PBB组患儿分为普通性组和复发难治性组,分析两组患儿的临床特征及BALF中CCL20、CD200R的水平。采用多因素Logistic回归分析复发难治性PBB发生的危险因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析BALF中CCL20、CD200R对复发难治性PBB的诊断价值。结果PBB组BALF中CCL20水平明显高于对照组BALF中CCL20水平,BALF中CD200R水平明显低于对照组BALF中CD200R水平,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组血清中CCL20、CD200R水平比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。82例患儿纳入普通性组,54例患儿纳入复发难治性组。复发难治性组PBB患儿咳嗽持续时间、白细胞计数、C反应蛋白水平及BALF中CCL20、CD200R水平明显高于普通性组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),而两组性别、年龄、喘息、潜在病因、病原菌构成、淋巴细胞百分比及乳酸脱氢酶水平比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,咳嗽持续时间长、BALF中CCL20水平升高、CD200R水平降低是复发难治性PBB发生的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,CCL20、CD200R二者联合检测诊断复发难治性PBB的曲线下面积为0.925,明显高于CCL20、CD200R单独检测的0.866、0.875(Z=3.724、3.418,P<0.05)。结论PBB患儿BALF中CCL20水平升高、CD200R水平降低是复发难治性PBB发生的独立危险因素,二者联合检测有助于诊断复发难治性PBB。

Enhancement of endogenous midbrain neurogenesis by microneurotrophin BNN-20 after neural progenitor grafting in a mouse model of nigral degeneration

We have previously shown the neuroprotective and pro-neurogenic activity of microneurotrophin BNN-20 in the substantia nigra of the“weaver”mouse,a model of progressive nigrostriatal degeneration.Here,we extended our investigation in two clinically-relevant ways.First,we assessed the effects of BNN-20 on human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural progenitor cells and neurons derived from healthy and parkinsonian donors.Second,we assessed if BNN-20 can boost the outcome of mouse neural progenitor cell intranigral transplantations in weaver mice,at late stages of degeneration.We found that BNN-20 has limited direct effects on cultured human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural progenitor cells,marginally enhancing their differentiation towards neurons and partially reversing the pathological phenotype of dopaminergic neurons generated from parkinsonian donors.In agreement,we found no effects of BNN-20 on the mouse neural progenitor cells grafted in the substantia nigra of weaver mice.However,the graft strongly induced an endogenous neurogenic response throughout the midbrain,which was significantly enhanced by the administration of microneurotrophin BNN-20.Our results provide straightforward evidence of the existence of an endogenous midbrain neurogenic system that can be specifically strengthened by BNN-20.Interestingly,the lack of major similar activity on cultured human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural progenitors and their progeny reveals the in vivo specificity of the aforementioned pro-neurogenic effect.