Magnesium lithospermate B enhances the potential of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes for myocardial repair

Background:We previously reported that activation of the cell cycle in human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes(hiPSC-CMs)enhances their remuscularization capacity after human cardiac muscle patch transplantation in infarcted mouse hearts.Herein,we sought to identify the effect of magnesium lithospermate B(MLB)on hiPSC-CMs during myocardial repair using a myocardial infarction(MI)mouse model.Methods:In C57BL/6 mice,MI was surgically induced by ligating the left anterior descending coronary artery.The mice were randomly divided into five groups(n=10 per group);a MI group(treated with phosphate-buffered saline only),a hiPSC-CMs group,a MLB group,a hiPSC-CMs+MLB group,and a Sham operation group.Cardiac function and MLB therapeutic efficacy were evaluated by echocardiography and histochemical staining 4 weeks after surgery.To identify the associated mechanism,nuclear factor(NF)-κB p65 and intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1(ICAM1)signals,cell adhesion ability,generation of reactive oxygen species,and rates of apoptosis were detected in human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)and hiPSC-CMs.Results:After 4 weeks of transplantation,the number of cells that engrafted in the hiPSC-CMs+MLB group was about five times higher than those in the hiPSC-CMs group.Additionally,MLB treatment significantly reduced tohoku hospital pediatrics-1(THP-1)cell adhesion,ICAM1 expression,NF-κB nuclear translocation,reactive oxygen species production,NF-κB p65 phosphorylation,and cell apoptosis in HUVECs cultured under hypoxia.Similarly,treatment with MLB significantly inhibited the apoptosis of hiPSC-CMs via enhancing signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3)phosphorylation and B-cell lymphoma-2(BCL2)expression,promoting STAT3 nuclear translocation,and downregulating BCL2-Associated X,dual specificity phosphatase 2(DUSP2),and cleaved-caspase-3 expression under hypoxia.Furthermore,MLB significantly suppressed the production of malondialdehyde and lactate dehydrogenase and the reduction in glutathione content induced by hypoxia in both HUVECs and hiPSC-CMs in vitro.Conclusions:MLB significantly enhanced the potential of hiPSC-CMs in repairing injured myocardium by improving endothelial cell function via the NF-κB/ICAM1 pathway and inhibiting hiPSC-CMs apoptosis via the DUSP2/STAT3 pathway.

B-cell-specific signatures reveal novel immunophenotyping and therapeutic targets for hepatocellular carcinoma

BACKGROUND Immunotherapy presents both promises and challenges in treating hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)due to its complex immunological microenvironment.The role of B cells,a key part of the immune system,remains uncertain in HCC.AIM To identify B-cell-specific signatures and reveal novel immunophenotyping and therapeutic targets for HCC.METHODS Using the Tumor Immune Single-cell Hub 2 database,we identified B-cell-related genes(BRGs)in HCC.Gene enrichment analysis was performed to explore the possible collaboration between B cells and T cells in HCC.We conducted univariate Cox regression analysis using The Cancer Genome Atlas liver HCC collection dataset to find BRGs linked to HCC prognosis.Subsequently,least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression was utilized to develop a prognostic model with 11 BRGs.The model was validated using the International Cancer Genome Consortium dataset and GSE76427.RESULTS The risk score derived from the prognostic model emerged as an independent prognostic factor for HCC.Analysis of the immune microenvironment and cell infiltration revealed the immune status of various risk groups,supporting the cooperation of B and T cells in suppressing HCC.The BRGs model identified new molecular subtypes of HCC,each with distinct immune characteristics.Drug sensitivity analysis identified targeted drugs effective for each HCC subtype,enabling precision therapy and guiding clinical decisions.CONCLUSION We clarified the role of B cells in HCC and propose that the BRGs model offers promising targets for personalized immunotherapy.

Decreased LDHB expression in breast tumor cells causes NK cell activation and promotes tumor progression

Objective: Abnormal metabolism is the underlying reason for breast cancer progression. Decreased lactate dehydrogenase B(LDHB) has been detected in breast cancer but the function of LDHB remains unknown.Methods: Western blot was used to analyze LDHB expression in breast cancer cells. The impact of LDHB on tumor cell migration and invasion was determined using Transwell assays, wound healing assays, and a mouse lung metastasis model. Subcutaneous tumor formation, a natural killer(NK) cell cytotoxicity assay, and flow cytometry evaluated NK cell activation. Immunofluorescence and quantitative real-time PCR detected NK cell activation markers. Kaplan-Meier analysis evaluated the effect of immune cell infiltration on prognosis. Single-sample gene set enrichment analysis determined NK cell activation scores. A support vector machine predicted the role of LDHB in NK cell activation.Results: In this study we showed that LDHB inhibits the breast cancer cell metastasis and orchestrates metabolic reprogramming within tumor cells. Our results revealed that LDHB-mediated lactic acid clearance in breast cancer cells triggers NK cell activation within the tumor microenvironment. Our findings, which were confirmed in a murine model, demonstrated that LDHB in tumor cells promotes NK cell activation and ultimately results in the eradication of malignant cells. Clinically, our study further validated that LDHB affects immune cell infiltration and function. Specifically, its expression has been linked to enhanced NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and improved patient survival. Furthermore, we identified LDHB expression in tumors as an important predictor of NK cell activation, with strong predictive ability in some cancers.Conclusions: Our results suggest that LDHB is a promising target for activating the tumor immune microenvironment in breast cancer, where LDHB-associated lactic acid clearance leads to increased NK cell activity. This study highlights the critical role of LDHB in regulating immune responses and its potential as a therapeutic target for breast cancer.

Pectolinarin inhibited LPS-stimulated inflammation in microglial BV_(2) cells via NF-κB signaling pathway

Background:Neuro-inflammation is regarded as one of the critical pathogenesis in neurodegenerative diseases,which is characterized by the activated microglial cells.Pectolinarin(Pec),a natural flavonoid that exists in many Chinese herbal medicines,has been reported to have various biological activities.However,the effects and mechanisms on neuro-inflammation are not clear.Methods:In this study,the inhibitory effects and mechanisms of Pec on neuro-inflammation were investigated in the LPS-stimulated microglial BV_(2) cells.BV_(2) microglial cells were treated with Pec or vehicle,followed by LPS.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,real-time quantitative PCR,nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species assay,and western blot were performed to examine the effects of Pec on neuro-inflammatory responses.Results:We showed that Pec significantly inhibited the expression of tumor necrosis factorαand interleukin 6 in mRNA and protein levels induced by LPS.Moreover,the production of nitric oxide,iNOS,reactive oxygen species,and COX-2 were suppressed by Pec in LPS-stimulated microglial BV_(2) cells.In addition,Pec inhibited LPS-induced inflammation via nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway,as evidenced by the reduction of the phosphorylation of inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa-B kinase,the degradation of IκBα,and the nuclear translocation of p65.Conclusion:Taken together,Pec exhibited anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-stimulated microglial BV_(2) cells via nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway,which might provide therapeutic potential for neuro-inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

Differentiation and immunosuppressive function of CD19^(+)CD24^(hi)CD27^(+) regulatory B cells are regulated through the miR-29a-3p/NFAT5 pathway

Background: Regulatory B cells(Bregs) is an indispensable element in inducing immune tolerance after liver transplantation. As one of the microRNAs(miRNAs), mi R-29a-3p also inhibits translation by degrading the target mRNA, and yet the relationship between Bregs and mi R-29a-3p has not yet been fully explored. This study aimed to investigate the impact of miR-29a-3p on the regulation of differentiation and immunosuppressive functions of memory Bregs(m Bregs) and ultimately provide potentially effective therapies in inducing immune tolerance after liver transplantation. Methods: Flow cytometry was employed to determine the levels of Bregs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. TaqMan low-density array miRNA assays were used to identify the expression of different miRNAs, electroporation transfection was used to induce mi R-29a-3p overexpression and knockdown, and dual luciferase reporter assay was used to verify the target gene of miR-29a-3p. Results: In patients experiencing acute rejection after liver transplantation, the proportions and immunosuppressive function of m Bregs in the circulating blood were significantly impaired. mi R-29a-3p was found to be a regulator of m Bregs differentiation. Inhibition of miR-29a-3p, which targeted nuclear factor of activated T cells 5(NFAT5), resulted in a conspicuous boost in the differentiation and immunosuppressive function of m Bregs. The inhibition of mi R-29a-3p in CD19~+ B cells was capable of raising the expression levels of NFAT5, thereby promoting B cells to differentiate into m Bregs. In addition, the observed enhancement of differentiation and immunosuppressive function of m Bregs upon mi R-29a-3p inhibition was abolished by the knockdown of NFAT5 in B cells. Conclusions: mi R-29a-3p was found to be a crucial regulator for m Bregs differentiation and immunosuppressive function. Silencing mi R-29a-3p could be a potentially effective therapeutic strategy for inducing immune tolerance after liver transplantation.

Inhibition of EGFR attenuates EGF-induced activation of retinal pigment epithelium cell via EGFR/AKT signaling pathway

AIM:To explore the effect of epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)inhibition by erlotinib and EGFR siRNA on epidermal growth factor(EGF)-induced activation of retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)cells.METHODS:Human RPE cell line(ARPE-19 cells)was activated by 100 ng/mL EGF.Erlotinib and EGFR siRNA were used to intervene EGF treatment.Cellular viability,proliferation,and migration were detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium(MTT)assay,bromodeoxyuridine(BrdU)staining assay and wound healing assay,respectively.EGFR/protein kinase B(AKT)pathway proteins and N-cadherin,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),and vimentin were tested by Western blot assay.EGFR was also determined by immunofluorescence staining.RESULTS:EGF treatment for 24h induced a significant increase of ARPE-19 cells’viability,proliferation and migration,phosphorylation of EGFR/AKT proteins,and decreased total EGFR expression.Erlotinib suppressed ARPE-19 cells’viability,proliferation and migration through down regulating total EGFR and AKT protein expressions.Erlotinib also inhibited EGF-induced an increase of proliferative and migrative ability in ARPE-19 cells and clearly suppressed EGF-induced EGFR/AKT proteins phosphorylation and decreased expression of N-cadherin,α-SMA,and vimentin proteins.Similarly,EGFR inhibition by EGFR siRNA significantly affected EGF-induced an increase of cell proliferation,viability,and migration,phosphorylation of EGFR/AKT proteins,and up-regulation of N-cadherin,α-SMA,and vimentin proteins.CONCLUSION:Erlotinib and EGFR-knockdown suppress EGF-induced cell viability,proliferation,and migration via EGFR/AKT pathway in RPE cells.EGFR inhibition may be a possible therapeutic approach for proliferative vitreoretinopathy(PVR).

Action of circulating and infiltrating B cells in the immune microenvironment of colorectal cancer by single-cell sequencing analysis

BACKGROUND The complexity of the immune microenvironment has an impact on the treatment of colorectal cancer(CRC),one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide.In this study,multi-omics and single-cell sequencing techniques were used to investigate the mechanism of action of circulating and infiltrating B cells in CRC.By revealing the heterogeneity and functional differences of B cells in cancer immunity,we aim to deepen our understanding of immune regulation and provide a scientific basis for the development of more effective cancer treatment strategies.AIM To explore the role of circulating and infiltrating B cell subsets in the immune microenvironment of CRC,explore the potential driving mechanism of B cell development,analyze the interaction between B cells and other immune cells in the immune microenvironment and the functions of communication molecules,and search for possible regulatory pathways to promote the anti-tumor effects of B cells.METHODS A total of 69 paracancer(normal),tumor and peripheral blood samples were collected from 23 patients with CRC from The Cancer Genome Atlas database(https://portal.gdc.cancer.gov/).After the immune cells were sorted by multicolor flow cytometry,the single cell transcriptome and B cell receptor group library were sequenced using the 10X Genomics platform,and the data were analyzed using bioinformatics tools such as Seurat.The differences in the number and function of B cell infiltration between tumor and normal tissue,the interaction between B cell subsets and T cells and myeloid cell subsets,and the transcription factor regulatory network of B cell subsets were explored and analyzed.RESULTS Compared with normal tissue,the infiltrating number of CD20+B cell subsets in tumor tissue increased significantly.Among them,germinal center B cells(GCB)played the most prominent role,with positive clone expansion and heavy chain mutation level increasing,and the trend of differentiation into memory B cells increased.However,the number of plasma cells in the tumor microenvironment decreased significantly,and the plasma cells secreting IgA antibodies decreased most obviously.In addition,compared with the immune microenvironment of normal tissues,GCB cells in tumor tissues became more closely connected with other immune cells such as T cells,and communication molecules that positively regulate immune function were significantly enriched.CONCLUSION The role of GCB in CRC tumor microenvironment is greatly enhanced,and its affinity to tumor antigen is enhanced by its significantly increased heavy chain mutation level.Meanwhile,GCB has enhanced its association with immune cells in the microenvironment,which plays a positive anti-tumor effect.

Silencing of Jumonji domain-containing 1C inhibits the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via nuclear factor-κB signaling

BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disorder induced by an imbalance between osteoclastic activity and osteogenic activity.During osteoporosis,bone mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)exhibit an increased ability to differentiate into adipocytes and a decreased ability to differentiate into osteoblasts,resulting in bone loss.Jumonji domain-containing 1C(JMJD1C)has been demonstrated to suppress osteoclastogenesis.AIM To examine the effect of JMJD1C on the osteogenesis of BMSCs and the potential underlying mechanism.METHODS BMSCs were isolated from mouse bone marrow tissues.Oil Red O staining,Alizarin red staining,alkaline phosphatase staining and the expression of adipo-genic and osteogenic-associated genes were assessed to determine the differen-tiation of BMSCs.Bone marrow-derived macrophages(BMMs)were incubated with receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaΒligand to induce osteoclast differentiation,and osteoclast differen-tiation was confirmed by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining.Other related genes were measured via reverse transcription coupled to the quantitative polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were used to measure the levels of inflammatory cytokines,including tumor necrosis factor alpha,interleukin-6 and interleukin-1 beta.RESULTS The osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation potential of BMSCs isolated from mouse bone marrow samples was evaluated.JMJD1C mRNA and protein expression was upregulated in BMSCs after osteoblast induction,while p-nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)and inflammatory cytokines were not significantly altered.Knockdown of JMJD1C repressed osteogenic differentiation and enhanced NF-κB activation and inflammatory cytokine release in BMSCs.Moreover,JMJD1C expression decreased during BMM osteoclast differentiation.CONCLUSION The JMJD1C/NF-κB signaling pathway is potentially involved in BMSC osteogenic differentiation and may play vital roles in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis.

Prognostic role of the stromal cell derived factor-1 in patients with hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure

BACKGROUND Stromal cell derived factor-1(SDF-1)plays a pivotal role in the recruitment of stem cells to injured livers.However,the changes of SDF-l in patients with hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF)have yet to be elucidated.AIM To study the SDF-1 changes in patients with HBV-related ACLF.METHODS 30 patients with HBV-related ACLF,27 patients with chronic hepatitis B and 20 healthy individuals are involved in our study.The SDF-l mRNA expression in liver tissue was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Immunohistochemical staining was performed to illustrate the expression of SDFl,CXC receptor 4(CXCR4)and Ki67.The serum SDF-l concentrations were also detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.RESULTS The expression of SDF-1 mRNA from ACLF patients was remarkably higher than that from other patients(both P<0.05).The expression of SDF-l,CXCR4 and Ki67 from ACLF were the highest among the three groups(all P<0.01).The serum SDF-l levels in ACLF patients were significantly lower than that in other patients(both P<0.01).Moreover,in ACLF patients,the serum SDF-1 Levels were positively correlated with serum total bilirubin and international normalized ratio.In addition,the serum SDF-l levels in survival were significantly lower compared with the non-survivals(P<0.05).The area under the curve for the serum SDF-1 level in predicting 28-d mortality was 0.722(P<0.05).CONCLUSION This study provides the SDF-1 changes in patients with HBV-related ACLF.The SDF-1 Level at admission may serve as a promising prognostic marker for predicting short-term prognosis.

Gamma-glutamyl transferase 5 overexpression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells improves brain pathology,cognition,and behavior in APP/PS1 mice

In patients with Alzheimer’s disease,gamma-glutamyl transferase 5(GGT5)expression has been observed to be downregulated in cerebrovascular endothelial cells.However,the functional role of GGT5 in the development of Alzheimer’s disease remains unclear.This study aimed to explore the effect of GGT5 on cognitive function and brain pathology in an APP/PS1 mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,as well as the underlying mechanism.We observed a significant reduction in GGT5 expression in two in vitro models of Alzheimer’s disease(Aβ_(1-42)-treated hCMEC/D3 and bEnd.3 cells),as well as in the APP/PS1 mouse model.Additionally,injection of APP/PS1 mice with an adeno-associated virus encoding GGT5 enhanced hippocampal synaptic plasticity and mitigated cognitive deficits.Interestingly,increasing GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells reduced levels of both soluble and insoluble amyloid-βin the brains of APP/PS1 mice.This effect may be attributable to inhibition of the expression ofβ-site APP cleaving enzyme 1,which is mediated by nuclear factor-kappa B.Our findings demonstrate that GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells is inversely associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis,and that GGT5 upregulation mitigates cognitive deficits in APP/PS1 mice.These findings suggest that GGT5 expression in cerebrovascular endothelial cells is a potential therapeutic target and biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.

Mechanism of stilbene glycosides on apoptosis of SH-SY5Y cells via regulating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway

Objective:To investigate the effects of stilbene glycoside(TSG)on okadaic acid-induced apoptosis in human neuroblastoma cells(SH-SY5Y)via the PI3K/AKT pathway.Methods:The optimal concentration of OA was screened by CCK-8 assay,and SH-SY5Y cells were divided into control group,model group,TSG group,LY294002 group and LY294002+TSG group.The proliferation and apoptosis in each group were detected by CCK-8 and TUNEL assays;Western blotting method and real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the expression of PI3K,P-PI3K(Y607),AKT,P-AKT(Ser473),Bcl-2 and Bax proteins.The relative protein expression was represented by P-PI3K(Y607)/PI3K,P-AKT(Ser473)/AKT and Bcl-2/Bax gray ratio.Results:CCK-8 screened the optimal concentration of OA as 40 nmol/L.Compared with the control group,the model group increased relative cell viability,decreased apoptosis rate,the pathway and apoptotic proteins expression levels of P-PI3K(Y607)/PI3K,P-AKT(Ser473)/AKT and Bcl-2/Bax were decreased,and the mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT and Bcl-2 were decreased.Bax mRNA expression level increased(P<0.05);Compared with model group,TSG group increased relative cell viability,decreased apoptosis rate,increased protein expression levels of P-PI3K(Y607)/PI3K,P-AKT(Ser473)/AKT,Bcl-2/Bax,and increased mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT,and Bcl-2.Bax mRNA expression decreased(P<0.05),LY294002 group decreased relative cell viability,increased apoptosis rate,P-PI3K(Y607)/PI3K protein expression levels were significantly decreased(P<0.05),P-AKT(Ser473)/AKT and Bcl-2/Bax protein expression levels were significantly decreased,but there was no statistical significance,PI3K,AKT and Bcl-2 mRNA expression levels were decreased,and Bax mRNA expression levels were increased(all P<0.05);Compared with LY294002 group,LY294002+TSG group increased relative cell viability,decreased apoptosis rate,and the protein expression levels of P-PI3K(Y607)/PI3K,P-AKT(Ser473)/AKT and Bcl-2/Bax were increased.The mRNA expression levels of PI3K,AKT,Bcl-2 were increased,Bax was decreased(all P<0.05).Conclusion:Stilbene glycoside may alleviate okadaic acid-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells by interfering with the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway,which in turn regulates the expression of apoptotic factors such as Bcl-2 and Bax.

核转录因子κB家族蛋白及HPV E6/E7 mRNA与早期宫颈癌复发的关系

目的 探讨核转录因子κB(NF-κB)家族蛋白表达及人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)E6/E7 mRNA水平与早期宫颈癌复发的关系。方法 收集2017年1月至2020年12月在开滦总医院妇产科接受宫颈癌根治术的163例早期宫颈癌患者的临床资料,设为宫颈癌组;另收集医院同期收治的101例非宫颈癌患者的临床资料,设为非宫颈癌组,根据病理结果分为3个亚组:对照组(子宫肌瘤患者,n=31)、低度鳞状上皮内瘤变(LSIL)组(n=26)、高度鳞状上皮内瘤变(HSIL)组(n=44)。比较宫颈癌组与非宫颈癌组及非宫颈癌3个亚组间宫颈组织中c-Rel、p65、p50核表达及HPV E6/E7 mRNA表达情况,分析c-Rel、p65、p50核表达及HPV E6/E7 mRNA在不同临床病理特征宫颈癌患者中的差异性表达,采用Kaplan-Meier法分析c-Rel、p65、p50及HPV E6/E7 mRNA表达与宫颈癌术后无复发生存的关系,Cox法分析宫颈癌术后复发的影响因素。结果 宫颈癌组c-Rel、p65、p50及HPV E6/E7 mRNA阳性率均高于对照组(P<0.05),HSIL组c-Rel、p50及HPV E6/E7 mRNA阳性率均高于对照组(P<0.05),LSIL组HPV E6/E7 mRNA阳性率高于对照组(P<0.05)。c-Rel表达与脉管浸润程度有关,p65表达与FIGO分期、宫旁浸润及淋巴结转移有关,p50表达与间质浸润有关,HPV E6/E7mRNA表达与肿瘤直径、宫旁浸润及间质浸润有关(P<0.05)。随访36(12~75)个月期间,163例宫颈癌患者复发率为19.63%(32/163),Kaplan-Meier结果显示,c-Rel、p50阳性患者与阴性患者的无复发生存率差异无统计学意义(LogRankχ^(2)=0.820、3.181,P=0.367、0.075),p65、HPV E6/E7 mRNA阴性患者无复发生存率分别优于阳性患者(LogRankχ^(2)=10.597、4.474,P=0.001、0.034)。多因素Cox回归分析显示,FIGO分期IIa期、淋巴结转移、p65阳性、HPV E6/E7 mRNA阳性可增加宫颈癌术后复发风险(HR=1.617、1.506、3.180、1.460,P<0.05)。结论 转录因子NF-κB家族核表达、HPV E6/E7 mRNA表达在宫颈病变进展过程中存在差异,其表达水平与早期宫颈癌多种病理特征有关,且p65、HPV E6/E7 mRNA可影响宫颈癌术后复发,可作为评估早期宫颈癌术后复发的可靠参考指标。

PCNA、Bcl-2及EGFR在喉癌组织中的表达及与临床病理特征、生存的关系

目的探讨增殖细胞核抗原(PCNA)、B淋巴细胞瘤-2(Bcl-2)及表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)在喉癌组织中的表达及与临床病理特征、生存的关系。方法选取2017年3月—2020年1月在苏州大学附属第一医院因喉癌行手术治疗的92例患者的喉癌组织及对应癌旁组织标本。检测癌组织与癌旁组织PCNA mRNA、Bcl-2mRNA、EGFR mRNA相对表达量,多元线性回归分析其癌组织表达与临床病理特征的关系。随访3年,采用Kaplain-Maier曲线分析不同PCNA、Bcl-2、EGFR表达水平患者生存情况差异。结果癌组织PCNA mRNA、Bcl-2 mRNA、EGFR mRNA相对表达量高于癌旁组织(P<0.05)。不同年龄、肿瘤部位患者PCNA mRNA、Bcl-2 mRNA、EGFR mRNA相对表达量比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);低分化,临床分期Ⅲ、Ⅳ期及淋巴结转移患者PCNA mRNA、Bcl-2 mRNA、EGFR mRNA相对表达量分别高于中、高分化,临床分期Ⅰ、Ⅱ期,无淋巴结转移患者(P<0.05)。多元线性回归分析结果显示,肿瘤分化程度、临床分期、淋巴结转移是喉癌组织PCNA mRNA、Bcl-2 mRNA、EGFR mRNA表达的影响因素。Kaplain-Maier曲线分析结果显示,PCNA mRNA高表达患者3年无进展生存率、总生存率分别为59.57%和70.21%,低于低表达患者的80.00%和88.89%(P<0.05);Bcl-2 mRNA高表达患者3年无进展生存率、总生存率分别为60.78%和70.59%,低于低表达患者的80.49%和90.24%(P<0.05);EGFR mRNA高表达患者3年无进展生存率、总生存率分别为59.09%和70.45%,低于低表达患者的79.17%、87.50%(P<0.05)。结论喉癌组织PCNA、Bcl-2、EGFR呈高表达,且其高表达状态与肿瘤分期高、分化程度低、淋巴结转移有关,PCNA、Bcl-2、EGFR表达水平可在一定程度上反映患者预后。

BAFF调节免疫性血小板减少症模型小鼠的Th17/Treg平衡的研究

目的:探讨B细胞激活因子(BAFF)对免疫性血小板减少症模型小鼠体内辅助性T细胞17(Th17)/调节性T细胞(Treg)平衡的调节作用和潜在机制。方法:制备豚鼠抗小鼠血小板抗血清(GP-APS),并将150只无特定病原级别的成年雄性BALB/c小鼠(7~8周龄)随机分为5组,每组30只。分别为对照组(空白对照)和ITP组(GP-APS诱导),ITP+rhBAFF组(ITP组联合静脉注射50μg/kg/50μL重组人BAFF蛋白),并在ITP+rhBAFF组处理的基础上分别联合Notch1的抑制剂(DAPT)或PI3K/Akt的抑制剂Polygalacin D(PGD),设立ITP+rhBAFF+DAPT组和ITP+rhBAFF+PGD组,除对照组和ITP组外,均为静脉注射给药,DAPT注射剂量100μg/kg;PGD注射剂量25μg/kg,静脉注射总体积均为50μL,每日1次。1周后取小鼠1mL外周血并分离血清和单个核细胞。用免疫荧光化学检测单个核细胞中BAFF和Notch1的定位。对外周血中的血小板进行计数。酶联免疫吸附法(ELSIA)检测小鼠外周血血清BAFF的水平。Western blot检测小鼠外周血单个核细胞中PI3K、AKT、Notch1、p-Akt(Thr308)、p-Akt(Ser473)的蛋白表达。流式细胞术检测单个核细胞中Th17/Treg的比例变化。结果:ITP小鼠外周血单个核细胞的BAFF与Notch1共定位在细胞膜。与对照组比较,ITP组BAFF、Notch1、p-Akt(Thr308)、p-Akt(Ser473)的表达增加,血小板数目和Treg比例减少,Th17比例增加(P<0.05)。与ITP组比较,ITP+rhBAFF组BAFF、Notch1、p-Akt(Thr308)、p-Akt(Ser473)的表达增加,血小板数目和Treg比例减少,Th17比例增加(P<0.05)。与ITP+rhBAFF组比较,ITP+rhBAFF+DAPT组BAFF、Notch1、p-Akt(Thr308)、p-Akt(Ser473)的表达降低,血小板数目和Treg比例增加,Th17比例降低(P<0.05)。与ITP+rhBAFF组比较,ITP+rhBAFF+PGD组BAFF、Notch1、p-Akt(Thr308)、p-Akt(Ser473)的表达降低,血小板数目和Treg比例增加,Th17比例降低(P<0.05)。结论:BAFF通过激活Notch1/PI3K/Akt信号通路促进免疫性血小板减少症模型小鼠体内Th17比例增加及Treg比例减少。

ITP患者PD-1/PD-L1表达特点及其在Treg与Breg细胞之间的相互作用机制分析

目的探讨原发免疫性血小板减少症(ITP)患者细胞程序性死亡受体-1(PD-1)/细胞程序性死亡配体1(PD-L1)表达特点及其在调节性T细胞(Treg)、调节性B细胞(Breg)间的相互作用。方法选取2018年12月—2022年1月在我院治疗的ITP患者106例作为观察组,其中轻度患者32例,中度患者44例,重度患者30例。同时选取同期健康志愿者100例作为对照组。检测两组Treg细胞百分比、Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率等,同时分析观察组不同病情程度患者各指标差异。结果观察组Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比、TGF-β、IL-10和IL-4水平均明显低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率、可溶性程序性细胞死亡蛋白-1(sPD-1)和IL-17水平均明显高于对照组(均P<0.05);两组可溶性程序性细胞死亡蛋白配体-1(sPD-L1)水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组重度患者Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比均明显低于轻度和中度患者(均P<0.05),而Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率均明显高于轻度和中度患者(均P<0.05)。Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率与Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率呈正相关(r=0.446,P<0.05)。观察组治疗后Breg细胞百分比、Treg细胞百分比、TGF-β、IL-10和IL-4水平有所升高(P<0.05),而Treg细胞表面PD-1阳性率、Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率、sPD-1和IL-17水平有所降低(P<0.05),治疗前后sPD-L1水平比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论ITP患者Treg细胞表面PD-1和Breg细胞表面PD-L1阳性率明显升高,与患者病情严重程度呈正相关,同时Treg细胞表面PD-1和Breg细胞表面PD-L1表达之间存在相关性。

献血者HEV感染合并HBV感染的特征分析

目的探讨合肥地区献血者中戊型肝炎病毒合并乙型肝炎病毒感染情况与特征分析,分析其与HBsAg/HBV DNA检测结果的关系。方法随机抽取2021年7月1日—2023年2月25日无偿献血者标本1301份纳入研究对象,根据HBsAg和HBV DNA检测结果将标本分为3组,HBsAg阳性组169份标本、HBsAg阴性组102份标本、合格组1030份标本分别采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测血浆中HEV Ag、抗HEV-IgM和抗HEV-IgG。依据抗HEV抗体检测结果采用RT-PCR法对合格组标本100份、HBsAg阳性组标本20份、HBsAg阴性组标本30份进行HEV RNA检测。分析3组献血者中抗HEV-IgM和抗HEVIgG检测阳性献血者基本情况进行统计分析。结果3组1301份标本HEV Ag检测均为阴性。HBsAg阴性组检出抗HEV阳性率为22.55%,与HBsAg阳性组相比(22.55%vs 17.75%)差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);但与合格组相比(22.55%vs 13.79%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。HBsAg阳性组和合格组均检出抗HEV-IgG+IgM抗体,阳性率分别为1.18%和0.29%,且合格组检出抗HEV-IgM抗体阳性率为0.39%。留取3组150份标本未检出HEV RNA。HBsAg阴性组随着献血者年龄的增长检出抗HEV抗体阳性率有升高趋势,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。HBsAg阳性组和合格组抗-HEV抗体阳性率在41~50岁人群最高,分别为27.27%和27.04%,其次是51~55岁人群。1301份标本检出抗HEV抗体阳性男性献血者151人,阳性率16.74%,女性45人,阳性率11.28%,检出抗HEV阳性男女人数之比为3.5∶1,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论合肥地区献血者中存在HEV感染合并HBV感染,多为既往感染,也存在急性感染,HBV隐匿感染状态中HEV感染者居多。

IKBKE在乙型肝炎病毒相关肝癌组织中的表达及临床意义

目的探究IKBKE在乙型肝炎病毒相关肝癌(HBV-HCC)组织中的表达及其与临床特征和预后的相关性。方法通过组织芯片免疫组织化学染色方法来检测HBV-HCC患者的癌组织和癌旁组织中B细胞编码κ轻链多肽基因抑制激酶E(IKBKE)的蛋白表达;整理并分析患者的一般资料、临床体征及病理报告结果,检测相关的血液指标;使用Pearson相关性分析比较IKBKE在肝细胞肝癌组织中的表达及其与患者的一般临床资料、临床体征、血液指标、病理结果和预后的相关性。结果该研究发现,在HBV相关的肝癌患者中,IKBKE的蛋白表达在癌组织中的表达水平显著高于正常组织,高表达组的生存时间明显低于低表达组。此外,IKBKE表达与肝硬化程度呈负相关,与TFF3、pCEA和Ki67等指标呈正相关。结论IKBKE、TFF3、pCEA和Ki67的联合检测有助于预测HBV相关肝癌的预后。

Caspase-9和CMYC在弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤中的表达及与患者病理特征和预后的关系

目的探讨半胱氨酸蛋白酶-9(Caspase-9)和细胞性骨髓细胞瘤病病毒癌基因(CMYC)在弥漫性大B细胞淋巴瘤(DLBCL)组织中的表达及其与患者病理特征和预后的关系。方法选取2017年2月至2020年2月周口市中心医院收治的60例DLBCL患者纳入研究,比较DLBCL肿瘤组织及病灶旁正常组织的Caspase-9、CMYC表达水平,分析Caspase-9、CMYC表达与临床病理特征的关系,比较预后良好和预后不良患者的临床病理特征、Caspase-9、CMYC表达水平,采用二元Logistic回归分析DLBCL患者预后不良的影响因素。结果DLBCL患者肿瘤组织中Caspase-9阳性率为43.33%,明显低于正常组织的80.56%,CMYC阳性率为36.67%,明显高于正常组织的13.88%,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Ann Arbor分期Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、国际预后指数(IPI)评分0~2分患者DLBCL肿瘤组织Caspase-9阳性率明显高于Ⅲ~Ⅳ期和3~4分患者,CMYC阳性率低于Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、3~4分患者,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);预后不良患者Ann Arbor分期中Ⅲ~Ⅳ期占比、IPI评分中3~4分占比、CMYC阳性表达占比分别为73.08%、65.38%、69.23%,均高于预后良好组的35.29%、32.35%、11.76%,Caspase-9阳性表达占比为23.08%,低于预后良好组的58.82%,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);Ann Arbor分期、IPI评分、Caspase-9、CMYC均为影响DLBCL患者预后不良的独立影响因素(P<0.05),其中Ann Arbor分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期预后不良风险是Ⅰ~Ⅱ期的9.008倍;IPI评分3~4分预后不良风险是0~2分的10.298倍;Caspase-9表达阳性预后不良风险是阴性的0.622倍;CMYC表达阳性预后不良风险是阴性的19.922倍。结论Caspase-9、CMYC异常表达参与DLBCL的进展,与肿瘤恶性程度有关,且Caspase-9、CMYC异常表达是DLBCL预后不良的独立影响因素,对DLBCL预后具有一定的预测价值,可作为预测DLBCL患者预后的参考指标。

胃癌患者EB病毒感染情况及其对癌组织p53、Bcl-2表达的影响

目的探究胃癌患者人类疱疹(EB)病毒感染情况及其对癌组织p53、B淋巴细胞瘤-2(Bcl-2)表达的影响。方法选取新乡市中心医院2019年8月至2023年1月收治的76例胃癌患者,采用原位杂交法检测患者癌组织及癌旁组织EB病毒编码小分子RNA表达,采用逆转录聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)法检测患者癌组织及癌旁组织p53、Bcl-2 mRNA表达,分析EB病毒感染与胃癌临床病理特征及癌组织p53、Bcl-2表达的关系。结果76例胃癌患者癌组织标本中EB病毒阳性率为27.63%(21/76),邻近癌旁组织标本中EB病毒阳性率为4.29%(3/76),胃癌患者癌组织EB病毒阳性率高于癌旁组织(P<0.05);与EB病毒阴性的胃癌患者比,EB病毒阳性患者中病灶位于近端胃、组织浸至浆膜层、有淋巴结转移的占比较多(P<0.05);胃癌患者癌组织p53及Bcl-2 mRNA表达均高于癌旁组织(P<0.05);EB病毒感染胃癌患者癌组织p53及Bcl-2 mRNA表达均高于未感染胃癌患者(P<0.05)。结论EB病毒感染与胃癌患者近端胃病变、组织浸至浆膜层及有淋巴结转移有关,EB病毒可能通过驱动宿主p53基因甲基化来上调p53表达,与Bcl-2协同促进癌细胞生长,这些可能为临床提供胃癌诊疗评估因子及免疫治疗新靶点。

弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤中ERK和p38的表达及临床病理学意义

目的探讨ERK和p38在弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤(DLBCL)中的表达与各临床病理指标之间的关系,及其与预后的相关性。方法运用免疫组化检测152例弥漫大B细胞淋巴瘤中ERK和p38阳性表达情况,应用SPSS 23.0软件分析其与各临床病理指标的关系。结果在DLBCL中,ERK、p38的阳性率分别为68.4%、50%,ERK、p38在肿瘤直径>4 cm中阳性表达率高,差异均有统计学意义,且均与肿瘤直径显著正相关。p38在结内病变和结外侵犯>2个淋巴结阳性表达率更高,差异有统计学意义,且与结外侵犯正相关,与原发部位负相关。多因素分析中,表现状态评分、LDH水平和R-CHOP治疗是影响DLBCL患者总生存期的独立危险因素。结论这些发现表明ERK和p38在DLBCL中的致癌作用,提示它们是DLBCL潜在的治疗靶点。