Effect of miR-27b-3p and Nrf2 in human retinal pigment epithelial cell induced by high-glucose

AIM:To determine whether the microRNA-27b-3p(miR-27b-3p)/NF-E2-related factor 2(Nrf2)pathway plays a role in human retinal pigment epithelial(hRPE)cell response to high glucose,how miR-27b-3p and Nrf2 expression are regulated,and whether this pathway could be specifically targeted.METHODS:hRPE cells were cultured in normal glucose or high glucose for 1,3,or 6d before measuring cellular proliferation rates using cell counting kit-8 and reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels using a dihydroethidium kit.miR-27b-3p,Nrf2,NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 1(NQO1)and heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)mRNA and protein levels were analyzed using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR)and immunocytofluorescence(ICF),respectively.Western blot analyses were performed to determine nuclear and total Nrf2 protein levels.Nrf2,NQO1,and HO-1 expression levels by RT-qPCR,ICF,or Western blot were further tested after miR-27b-3p overexpression or inhibitor lentiviral transfection.Finally,the expression level of those target genes was analyzed after treating hRPE cells with pyridoxamine.RESULTS:Persistent exposure to high glucose gradually suppressed hRPE Nrf2,NQO1,and HO-1 mRNA and protein levels and increased miR-27b-3p mRNA levels.High glucose also promoted ROS release and inhibited cellular proliferation.Nrf2,NQO1,and HO-1 mRNA levels decreased after miR-27b-3p overexpression and,conversely,both mRNA and protein levels increased after expressing a miR-27b-3p inhibitor.After treating hRPE cells exposed to high glucose with pyridoxamine,ROS levels tended to decreased,proliferation rate increased,Nrf2,NQO1,and HO-1 mRNA and protein levels were upregulated,and miR-27b-3p mRNA levels were suppressed.CONCLUSION:Nrf2 is a downstream target of miR-27b-3p.Furthermore,the miR-27b-3p inhibitor pyridoxamine can alleviate high glucose injury by regulating the miR-27b-3p/Nrf2 axis.

Expression of dectin-1 during fungus infection in human corneal epithelial cells

AIM: To evaluate the expression of dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin-1(dectin-1) in human corneal epithelial(HCE) cells infected by fungus. · METHODS: A total of 20 cases of healthy donor corneas were group A,and 20 patients(20 eyes) suffered from fungal keratitis(FK) composed group B. Real-time qPCR and immunohistochemistry were applied to detect dectin-1 expression in corneal epithelium of both groups. HCE cells were cultured with aspergillus fumigatus(AF) antigens in vitro. The expression of dectin-1 mRNA was measured by real-time qPCR at the stimulation of 0,4,8 and 24h separately. Dectin-1 protein was detected by immunocytochemistry at 0 and 24h separately. ·RESULTS: Dectin-1 expressed in corneal epithelium of normal persons and FK patients. Vitro cellular experiment showed that the expression of dectin-1 mRNA in HCE cells began to increase after stimulation of AF antigens at 4h,and dectin-1 protein expression increased after stimulation at 24h. · CONCLUSION: Dectin-1 expressed in corneal epithelium of normal persons. AF antigens stimulation can elevate the expression of dectin-1 in HCE cells in vitro.

Quercetin exerts anti-inflammatory effects via inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-α-induced matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression in normal human gastric epithelial cells

BACKGROUND Gastric injury is the most common digestive system disease worldwide and involves inflammation,which can lead to gastric ulcer or gastric cancer(GC).Matrix metallopeptidase-9[MMP-9(gelatinase-B)]plays an important role in inflammation and GC progression.Quercetin and quercetin-rich diets represent potential food supplements and a source of medications for treating gastric injury given their anti-inflammatory activities.However,the effects and mechanisms of action of quercetin on human chronic gastritis and whether quercetin can relieve symptoms remain unclear.AIM To assess whether tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)-induced MMP-9 expression mediates the anti-inflammatory effects of quercetin in normal human gastric mucosal epithelial cells.METHODS The normal human gastric mucosa epithelial cell line GES-1 was used to establish a normal human gastric epithelial cell model of TNF-α-induced MMP-9 protein overexpression to evaluate the antiinflammatory effects of quercetin.The cell counting Kit-8 assay was used to evaluate the effects of varying quercetin doses on cell viability in the normal GES-1 cell line.Cell migration was measured using Transwell assay.The expression of proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src(cSrc),phospho(p)-c-Src,extracellular-signal-regulated kinase 2(ERK2),p-ERK1/2,c-Fos,p-c-Fos,nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB/p65),and p-p65 and the effects of their inhibitors were examined using Western blot analysis and measurement of luciferase activity.p65 expression was detected by immunofluorescence.MMP-9 m RNA and protein levels were measured by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(q RT–PCR)and gelatin zymography,respectively.RESULTS q RT-PCR and gelatin zymography showed that TNF-αinduced MMP-9 m RNA and protein expression in a dose-and time-dependent manner.These effects were reduced by the pretreatment of GES-1 cells with quercetin or a TNF-αantagonist(TNFR inhibitor)in a dose-and timedependent manner.Quercetin and TNF-αantagonists decreased the TNF-α-induced phosphorylation of c-Src,ERK1/2,c-Fos,and p65 in a dose-and time-dependent manner.Quercetin,TNF-αantagonist,PP1,U0126,and tanshinone IIA(TSIIA)reduced TNF-α-induced c-Fos phosphorylation and AP-1–Luciferase(Luc)activity in a dose-and time-dependent manner.Pretreatment with quercetin,TNF-αantagonist,PP1,U0126,or Bay 11-7082 reduced TNF-α-induced p65 phosphorylation and translocation and p65–Luc activity in a dose-and timedependent manner.TNF-αsignificantly increased GES-1 cell migration,and these results were reduced by pretreatment with quercetin or a TNF-αantagonist.CONCLUSION Quercetin significantly downregulates TNF-α-induced MMP-9 expression in GES-1 cells via the TNFR-c-Src–ERK1/2 and c-Fos or NF-κB pathways.

The role of Dectin-1/Raf-1 signal cascade in innate immune of human corneal epithelial cells against Aspergillus fumigatus infection

AIM： To investigate the expression of the v-raf-1murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1（Raf-1） and its role in the innate immune response of human corneal epithelial cells（HCECs） infected by Aspergillus fumigatus.METHODS： HCECs were cultured in vitro.They were randomly divided into 4 groups,including control group,Aspergillus fumigatus group,GW5074（an inhibitor of Raf-1） group and Laminarin [an inhibitor of Dendriti-cell-associated C-type lectin 1（Dectin-1）] group.The protein expression level of total Raf-1 and p-Raf-1 was measured by Western blot.The expression of IL-6 and IL-8 m RNA in each group was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS： In Aspergillus fumigatus group,total Raf-1 protein levels in HCECs remained unchanged at 5,15,30 and 45min after infection,while p-Raf-1 expression was significantly enhanced at 30 min after infection compared with control group.However,the expression of p-Raf-1 was apparently declined after treated with GW5074 or Laminarin compared with Aspergillus fumigatus group.The expression levels of IL-6,IL-8 m RNA were significantly increased after stimulation with fumigatus compared with control group.Pre-treated with GW5074 significantly inhibited Aspergillus fumigatus-induced upregulation of IL-8 and IL-6.CONCLUSION： Aspergillus fumigatus stimulation can elevate the expression of p-Raf-1 in HCECs in vitro.Dectin-1/Raf-1 signal pathway may play a role on regulating the expression of inflammatory cytokines,including IL-6 and IL-8.

Alterative Expression and Sequence of Human Elongation Factor-1δ during Malignant Transformation of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Induced by Cadmium Chloride

Objective To study the alternative expression and sequence of human elongation factor-1δ （human EF-1δ p31） during malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells induced by cadmium chloride （CdCl2） and its possible mechanism. Methods Total RNA was isolated at different stages of transformed human bronchial epithelial cells （16HBE） induced by CdCl2 at a concentration of 5.0 μM. Special primers and probe for human EF-1δ p31 were designed and expression of human EF-18 mRNA from different cell lines was detected with fluorescent quantitative PCR technique. EF-18 cDNA from different cell lines was purified and cloned into pMD 18-T vector followed by confirming and sequencing analysis. Results The expressions of human EF-1δ p31 at different stages of 16HBE cells transformed by CdCl2 was elevated （P〈0.01 or P〈0.05）. Compared with their corresponding non-transformed ceils, the overexpression level of EF-15 p31 was averagely increased 2.9 folds in Cd-pretransformed cells, 4.3 folds in Cd-transformed ceils and 7.2 folds in Cd-tumorigenic cells. No change was found in the sequence of overexpressed EF-1δ p31 at different stages of 16HBE cells transformed by CdCl2. Conclusion Overexpression of human EF-1δ p31 is positively correlated with malignant transformation of 16HBE cells induced by CdCl2, but is not correlated with DNA mutations.

HTRA1 gene expression in gastric epithelial cells

Objective:To explore HtrA1 gene expression aud its regulation in human gastric cancers.Methods:The HtrA1 mRNA levels were examined by QPCR analysis and coufirmed its expression with Northern blot analysis.The HtrA1 protein levels in all six gastric epithelial cell lines were investigated by Western blot analysis.Gene copy number was accessed and then sequenced the coding region from each mRNA in all six cell lines.The HtrA1 promoter region DNA methylation status was detected by using bisulfite sequeucing analysis.Effect of decitabine and TSA on HTRA1 expression in gastric cancer cell line was determined by RTPCR.Results:HIC analysis indicated that HtrA1 was highly expressed in normal epithelium,but dramatically down-regulated in gastric carcinoma tissues and variably expressed in tumor-adjacent tissues.HtrA1 gene expression was dramatically decreased in gastric carcinoma cells compared to nontumorigenic counterparts.The HtrA1 gene loss in any of the 4 breast cancer cell lines was not detected.Total 14 CpGs in this region were all methylated in gastric cancer cells,whereas two normal cells.GES-1 and HFI-145,were having several unmethylated cytosines in this region.HtrA1 showed as^Mr 44,000,Expression of HtrA1 protein was not observed in any of the four gastric caucer cell lines.BGC-823.MKN-45.SGC-7901and MKN-28.HtrA1 expression was observed in the HF1-145and GES-1 cell lines.Conclusions:The epigenetic silencing for HtrA1gene expression could provide a possible strategy for re-activating Htrt1 gene expression in gastric cancer cells.thus facilitating further investigation of HtrA1's role in chemotherapy.

Preliminary study on Herpes simplex virus type 1 infection of human oral epithelial cell in vitro

Objective： To explore the functions and mechanisms of herpes simplex virus type I（HSV-1） while infecting human oral epithelial cells in vitro（being similar to the infection in vivo）. Methods：An abundance of HSV-1 strains amplified in Vero cells were used to infect human oral epithelial cells. The culture supernatant was collected to infect Vero cells again. Morphology of HSV-1 was identified by inverted microscope and transmission electron microscope. Nucleic acid of the virus was detected by PCR. Results：The infected human oral epithelial cells didn＇ t display an obvious cytopathic effect（CPE） under inverted microscope（while Vero cells which were infected by the culture supernatant showed typical（CPE）. The virus particles were not observed in the cytoplasm nor in nucleus of human oral epithelial cells, however under transmission electron microscope in the cytoplasm of Vero cells, the nucleic acid of HSV-1 could be detected in infected human oral epithelial cells, by PCR. Conclusion-HSV-1 can successfully infect human oral epithelial cells. This model may provide a useful approach for studying the pathogenesis of herpes virus-associated periodontal disease.

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression level and combined positive score can evaluate efficacy of advanced gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Although treatment options for gastric cancer(GC)continue to advance,the overall prognosis for patients with GC remains poor.At present,the predictors of treatment efficacy remain controversial except for high microsatellite instability.AIM To develop methods to identify groups of patients with GC who would benefit the most from receiving the combination of a programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1)inhibitor and chemotherapy.METHODS We acquired data from 63 patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)-negative GC with a histological diagnosis of GC at the Cancer Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences between November 2020 and October 2022.All of the patients screened received a PD-1 inhibitor combined with chemotherapy as the first-line treatment.RESULTS As of July 1,2023,the objective response rate was 61.9%,and the disease control rate was 96.8%.The median progression-free survival(mPFS)for all patients was 6.3 months.The median overall survival was not achieved.Survival analysis showed that patients with a combined positive score(CPS)≥1 exhibited an extended trend in progression-free survival(PFS)when compared to patients with a CPS of 0 after receiving a PD-1 inhibitor combined with oxaliplatin and tegafur as the first-line treatment.PFS exhibited a trend for prolongation as the expression level of HER2 increased.Based on PFS,we divided patients into two groups:A treatment group with excellent efficacy and a treatment group with poor efficacy.The mPFS of the excellent efficacy group was 8 months,with a mPFS of 9.1 months after excluding a cohort of patients who received interrupted therapy due to surgery.The mPFS was 4.5 months in patients in the group with poor efficacy who did not receive surgery.Using good/poor efficacy as the endpoint of our study,univariate analysis revealed that both CPS score(P=0.004)and HER2 expression level(P=0.015)were both factors that exerted significant influence on the efficacy of treatment the combination of a PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy in patients with advanced GC(AGC).Finally,multivariate analysis confirmed that CPS score was a significant influencing factor.CONCLUSION CPS score and HER2 expression both impacted the efficacy of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in AGC patients who were non-positive for HER2.

金合欢素对幽门螺杆菌感染的胃上皮GES-1细胞凋亡的抑制作用

目的研究金合欢素对幽门螺旋杆菌(Hp)感染GES-1细胞凋亡的保护作用及潜在的作用机制。材料和方法体外用Hp和金合欢素处理GES-1细胞,CCK-8法检测细胞活力,创面愈合法评估细胞迁移及修复能力的变化,流式细胞术分析细胞凋亡率,western blots法检测凋亡相关蛋白的表达水平。结果Hp可诱导GES-1细胞活力下降,抑制细胞迁移,使细胞凋亡比率增加,同时增加Bax、cle-caspase3的表达水平。而金合欢素处理可增强细胞活力,抑制Hp感染所致的细胞凋亡水平,并下调Bax、cle-caspase3的表达。讨论与结论金合欢素能增强GES-1细胞活性,通过抑制Hp感染的GES-1细胞凋亡,从而对胃黏膜上皮细胞具有保护作用。

Effect of ultrasonic modification on the protective activity of Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide to prevent ethanol-induced injury on GES-1 cells

Flammulina velutipes(F.velutipes)polysaccharides were modified by ultrasound at the rated power of 150 W and 900 W.The monosaccharide composition,ultraviolet-visible,and Fourier transform infrared spectral characteristics of F.velutipes polysaccharides(FVP)and their ultrasonic modification products(U-FVPs)were determined.The protective effects of FVP and U-FVPs on human gastric mucosal cells GES-1 were confi rmed for the first time.The mole ratios of glucose and galactose were decreased and the mole ratio of mannose was increased after ultrasonic modification.Compared with the original FVP and the FVP modifi ed by ultrasound of 150 W(U-FVP1),the FVP modifi ed by ultrasound of 900 W(U-FVP2)could better prevent ethanol-induced damage to GES-1 cells.With increasing ultrasound intensity,the protective effect of FVPs on GES-1 cells was significantly enhanced by more effective prevention of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and more promotion of expression of triglyceride factor 2(TFF2),prostaglandin E2(PGE2),epidermal growth factor(EGF),and transforming growth factorβ1(TGF-β1)mRNA.The ultrasonic modifi cation might be an effective way to develop novel F.velutipes polysaccharides that could effectively resist the gastric injury caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Comparison of FGFR1 expression on lens epithelial cells between adults and fetuses

AIM: To study the differences of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) gene on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) of adults and fetuses. METHODS: Indirect in situ RT-PCR was adopted for detection of FGFR1 gene. The cDNA of the nnRNA in the paraffin sections of fetus and adult HLEC was synthesized by reverse transcription reaction. After PCR amplification, in situ hybridization test was performed with synthesized oligonucleotide probe and relative quantification was carried out using image analysis. RESULTS: HLECs of adults and fetuses expressed FGFR1 gene, the expression level was higher in fetuses than in adults. The difference between them had significance (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: FGFR1 Exist in HLEC and the expression is age-related, which could be one of causes of the high occurrence of post operational after-cataract in children.

Expression of E-selectin, integrinβ_1 and immunoglobulin superfamily member in human gastric carcinoma cells and its clinicopathologic significance

AIM: To study the expression levels of E- selectin, integrinβ1 and immunoglobulin supperfamily member-intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in human gastric carcinoma cells, and to explore the relationship between these three kinds of cell adhesion molecules and gastric carcinoma. METHODS: The serum contents of E-selectin, integrinβ1 and ICAM-1 were detected by enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA), in 47 healthy individuals (control group) and in 57 patients with gastric carcinoma (gastric carcinoma group) respectively prior to operation and 7 d after operation. RESULTS: The serum E-selectin, ECAM-1 and integrinβ1 were found to be expressed in both control and gastric carcinoma groups. However, they were highly expressed in patients with gastric carcinoma patients before operation or with unresectable tumours. The expression levels of ICAM-1 and integrinβ1 were significantly higher in gastric carcinoma patients than in controls (P < 0.01). A comparison of the E-selectin levels between the two groups showed statistically insignificant differnce (P = 0.64). In addition, the expression levels were all decreased substantially in the postoperative patients subjected to radical resection of the tumours, indicating that the high level expressions of these compounds might be the important factor for predicting the prognosis of these patients. CONCLUSION: Serum E-selectin, ICAM-1 and integrin pi expression levels are probably related to the metastasis and relapse of gastric cancer.

Detection of H.pylori DNA in gastric epithelial cells by in situ hybridization

AIM: To investigate the presence of H. pylori DNA withingastric epithelial cells in patients with H. pylori infection andits possible carcinogenic mechanism.METHODS: Total 112 patients, with pathologically confirmedchronic superficial gastritis, chronic atrophic gastritis,intestinal metaplasia, atypical hyperplasia or gastrio cancerwere studied .Among them, 28 were H. pylori negative and84 H. pylori positive. H. pylori DNA in gastric epithelialcells was detected by GenPoint catalyzed signalamplification system for in situ hybridization.RESULTS: In the H. pylori positive group, zero out of 24chronic superficial gastritis (0. 0 %), four out of 25precancerous changes (16.0 %) and thirteen out of 35gastric cancers (37. 1 %) showed H. pylori DNA in thenucleus of gastric epithelial cells, the positive rates of H.pylori DNA in the nucleus of gastric epithelial cells wereprogressively inoreased in chronic superficial gastritis,precancerous changes and gastric cancer groups (χ2 = 12.56, P = 0. 002); One out of 24 ohronic superficial gastritis(4.2 %), eleven out of 25 precancerous ohangas (44.0 %)and thirteen out of 35 gastric cancers (37. 1 %) showed H.pylori DNA in the cytoplasm of gastric epithelial cells (χ2 =10.86, P = 0.004). In the H. pylorinegative group, only onepatient with gastric cancer was found H. pylori DNA in thenucleus of gastric epithelial cells; Only two patients, onepatient with precancerous changes and another with gastriccancer, showed H. pylori DNA in the cytoplasm of gastricepithelial calls. Furthermore, H. pylori DNA must have been inthe ayteplasm as long as it existed in the nucleus of gastricepithelial cells.CONCLUSION: H. pyloriDNA exists both in the nucleus andthe cytoplasm of gastric epithelial cells in patients with H.pylori infections. The pathological progression from chronicsuperficial gastritis, precancerous changes to gastric canceris associated with higher positive rates of H. pylori DNApresence in the nucleus of gastric epithelial cells.

Effects of transforming growth factor β2 and connective tissue growth factor on induction of epithelial mesenchymal transition and extracellular matrix synthesis in human lens epithelial cells

AIM:To Investigate the effects of transforming growth factorβ2(TGF-β2)and connective tissue growth factor(CTGF)on transdifferentiation of human lens epithelial cells(HLECs)cultured in vitro and synthesis of extracellular matrix(ECM).METHODS:HLECs were treated with TGF-β2(0,0.5,1.0,5,10μg/L)and CTGF(0,15,30,60,100μg/L)for different times(0,24,48,72h)in vitro and the expression ofα-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA),the main component of the extracellular matrix typeⅠcollagen(Col-1)and fibronectin(Fn)were measured by using real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and western-blot.RESULTS:TGF-β2 and CTGF significantly increased expression ofα-SMA mRNA and protein(P【0.05,P【0.001),Fn mRNA and protein(P【0.001),Col-1 mRNA and protein(P【0.001).TGF-β2 could induce HLECs expression of CTGF mRNA and protein in dosedependent manner(P【0.05,P【0.001).TGF-β2 and CTGF could induce HLECs to expressα-SMA,Fn and Col-1 in time-dependent manner.Each time of TGF-β2and CTGF induced HELCs expression ofα-SMA,Fn,Col-1 mRNA and protein was significant increase compared with control(P【0.05,P【0.001).CONCLUSION:TGF-β2 and CTGF could induce HLECs epithelial mesenchymal transition and ECM synthesis.

Aberrant expression of COL4A1 in age-related cataract and its effect on cell proliferation,apoptosis and gene expression changes

AIM:To evaluate the regulation of the aberrant expression of collagen typeⅣalpha 1 chain(COL4A1)in the development of age-related cataract(ARC).METHODS:Quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and Western blot analysis were employed to evaluate the expression of COL4A1 in ARC patients and healthy controls.The proliferation,apoptosis,cell cycle and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of human lens epithelial cell(HLE-B3)were further analyzed under the condition of COL4A1 gene silence.Alteration of gene expression at mRNA level after knockdown COL4A1 were also evaluated by qRT-PCR on HLE-B3 cells.RESULTS:The aberrant expression of COL4A1 was identified a clinically associated with the ARC.Silencing of COL4A1 promoted the apoptosis and inhibited the proliferation of HLE-B3 by blocking the cell cycle.Moreover,COL4A1 gene silence didn’t affect the cytoskeleton of HLE-B3 but down-regulated the Collagen typeⅣAlpha 2 Chain(COL4A2),paired box 6(PAX6),procollagen-lysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenases 1(PLOD1)and procollagenlysine 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenases 2(PLOD2)expression levels in HLE-B3 cells.Silencing the COL4A1 gene induced EMT of the HLE-B3 cells by promoting the transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)expression.CONCLUSION:Silencing of COL4A1 induces S-phase arrest,also inhibits the proliferation and enhance HLE-B3 apoptosis and EMT,and down-regulates the expression of COL4A2,PAX6,PLOD1 and PLOD2.Thus,the expression alteration of COL4A1 may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of ARC.

Methionine-dependence and combination chemotherapy on human gastric cancer cells in vitro

AIM: To elucidate whether human primary gastric cancer and gastric mucosa epithelial calls in vitro can grow normally in a rnethionine (Met) depleted environment, i.e.Met-dependence, and whether Met-depleting status can enhance the killing effect of chemotherapy on gastric cancer cells.lMETHODS: Fresh human gastric cancer and mucosal tissueswere managed to form monocellular suspensions, whichwere then cultured in the Met-free but homocysteine-containing ( MetHcy+ ) medium, with differentchemotherapeutic drugs. The proliferation of the cells wasexamined by cell counter, flow cytometry (FCM) andmicrocytotoxicity assay (MTT).RESULTS: The growth of human primary gastric cancer cellsin Met Hcy+ was suppressed, manifested by the decrease oftotal cell counts [1.46±0.42 ( x 109@L-1) in Met-Hcy+ vs .64±0.44 ( x l09@L-1) in Met+ Hcy, P＜0.01], the decline inthe percentage of G0G1 phase cells (0.69±0.24 in Met-Hey+vs 0.80±0.18 in Met+ Hcy, P＜0.01) and the increase of Scells(0.24±0.20inMet-Hcy+ vs 0.17 ± 0.16 in Met+ Hcy-, P＜ 0.01); however, gastric mucusal cells grew normally. IfMet-Hcy+ medium was used in combination withchemotherapeutic drugs, the number of surviving gastriccancer cells dropped significantly.CONCLUSION: Human primary gastric cancer cells in vitroare Met-dependent; however, gastric mucosal cells have notshown the same characteristica. Met- Hcy+ environment maystrengthen the killing effect of chemotherapy on humanprimary gastric cancer cells.

DRP1调控线粒体稳态对人视网膜色素上皮细胞上皮-间充质转化的影响

目的探讨线粒体动力相关蛋白(DRP1)对人视网膜色素上皮(ARPE-19)细胞上皮-间充质转化(EMT)进程的影响。方法构建H_(2)O_(2)干预ARPE-19细胞模型,将ARPE-19细胞分为3组,NG组:采用含体积分数10%胎牛血清的DMEM/F12培养基培养细胞6 h;H_(2)O_(2)组:先采用650μmol·L^(-1)H_(2)O_(2)干预细胞,此后培养方式及时间与NG组相同;H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组:先采用10μmol·L^(-1)Mdivi-1处理ARPE-19细胞2 h,再给予650μmol·L^(-1)H_(2)O_(2)干预,此后培养方式及时间与NG组相同。Western blot检测各组细胞p-DRP-1/DRP1、E-钙黏蛋白、N-钙黏蛋白、α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)、波型蛋白(Vimintin)及紧密连接蛋白(ZO-1)表达水平;线粒体红色荧光探针检测各组细胞线粒体形态;线粒体超氧化物红色荧光探针检测各组细胞线粒体活性氧(ROS)水平;JC-1染色试剂盒检测各组细胞线粒体膜电位;免疫荧光检测各组细胞中ZO-1表达水平。结果H_(2)O_(2)组细胞p-DRP-1/DRP1蛋白表达比值高于NG组,H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组细胞p-DRP-1/DRP1蛋白表达比值低于H_(2)O_(2)组,差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组细胞较H_(2)O_(2)组线粒体碎片化程度得到改善。H_(2)O_(2)组细胞线粒体ROS水平(4.42±0.29)与NG组(1.00±0.17)及H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组(2.15±0.18)比较,差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。H_(2)O_(2)组细胞红/绿荧光强度比值(0.16±0.12)与NG组(1.00±0.09)及H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组(0.42±0.05)比较,差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。H_(2)O_(2)组细胞上皮样标志物表达下降,间质样标志物表达上升,H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组细胞上皮样标志物表达上升,间质样标志物表达下降。各组细胞α-SMA、N-钙黏蛋白、E-钙黏蛋白、Vimintin及ZO-1相对表达量比较,H_(2)O_(2)组与NG组及H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组比较,差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。ZO-1免疫荧光染色实验显示,H_(2)O_(2)+Mdivi-1组的细胞连接紧密程度优于H_(2)O_(2)组。结论DRP1可调控线粒体动态平衡,靶向DRP1可改善线粒体功能并抑制EMT进展,从而减轻H_(2)O_(2)诱导的RPE细胞功能障碍。

Modulation of Matrix Metalloproteinase and TIMP-1 Expression by TGF-β_1 in Cultured Human RPE Cells

In order to investigate the effects of TGF-β1 on the expression of MMP-2, -9 and TIMP- 1 in human retinal pigment epithelial （RPE） cells, the third-sixth passage cultured RPE cells were treated with TGF-β1 at different concentrations （0.01, 0. 1, 1.0, 10 ng/mL）, the expression of MMP-2, -9 and TIMP-1 mRNA was detected by semi-qudntitative RT-PCR assays. MMP-2, -9 and TIMP-1 mRNA were expressed in the cultured RPE cells. The values of MMP-2/β-actin in the cells treated with 0.1, 1.0, 10 ng/mL TGF-β1 were 1.04±0.04, 1.07±0.02 and 1.11±0.03, respectively, significantly higher than in the control group （0.96±0.03, P〈0. 05-0.01）. The expression of MMP-2 mRNA could be up-regulated by TGF-β, , in a dose-dependent manner. The expression of MMP-9 mRNA in the cultured RPE cells was slightly up-regulated by various TGF-β1 concentrations treatment. The values of TIMP-1/β-actin in the cells treated with 0.01 and 0.1 ng/ mL TGF-β1 were 0.85 ±0.01 and 0.97 ± 0.02 respectively, significantly lower than in the control group （1.07±0.04, P〈0.01）, indicating that the expression of TIMP-1 mRNA was down-regulated by TGF-β1 at low concentrations. But along with the increase of TGF-β1 concentrations （1.0 and 10 ng/mL）, the expression of TIMP-1 mRNA was slightly up-regulated, not significantly different from that in the control group （P〉0.05）. It was concluded that TGF-β1 might play an important role in the up-regulation of the expression of MMP-2 in RPE cells and result in a directional shift in the balance between MMP and TIMP. This may be facilitated for RPE cells to migrate in the pathogenesis of vitreoretinopathy.

LncRNA FEZF1-AS1通过调控EZH2对肺间质细胞增殖、迁移及侵袭的作用

目的研究长链非编码RNA FEZ家族锌指1-反义RNA 1(lncRNA FEZF1-AS1)调控zeste同源物增强子2(EZH2)对肺间质细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭能力及上皮细胞-间质转化(EMT)的影响及其作用机制。方法将人肺腺癌细胞系A549分为对照组(control)和模型组[model,用转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)20 ng/mL作用48 h,诱导成为肺间质细胞]。用Western blot检测细胞中E-钙黏蛋白(E-cadherin)、N-钙黏蛋白(N-cadherin)及波形蛋白(vimentin)的蛋白表达。RT-qPCR检测细胞中lncRNA FEZF1-AS1和EZH2基因表达。转染组细胞分为转染si NC组、si lncRNA FEZF1-AS1+OE vector组和si lncRNA FEZF1-AS1+OE EZH2组。CCK-8法检测细胞增殖、细胞划痕检测细胞迁移、Transwell小室法检测细胞侵袭;用Western blot检测细胞中E-cadherin、N-cadherin、vimentin及EZH2的蛋白表达,用RNA免疫沉淀(RIP)测定FEZF1-AS1与EZH2的直接结合作用。结果与对照组比较,模型组E-cadherin的蛋白表达水平减少(P<0.05);N-cadherin及vimentin的蛋白表达水平升高(P<0.05);与对照组比较,模型组lncRNA FEZF1-AS1与EZH2基因的表达水平明显升高(P<0.05);与si NC组相比,si lncRNA FEZF1-AS1+OE vector组细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭能力降低,E-cadherin蛋白表达升高,N-cadherin、vimentin、EZH2蛋白表达降低(P<0.05);与si lncRNA FEZF1-AS1+OE vector组比较,si lncRNA FEZF1-AS1+OE EZHZ组细胞增殖、侵袭、迁移能力升高,E-cadherin蛋白表达降低,N-cadherin、vimentin、EZH2蛋白表达升高(P<0.05);RIP实验进一步证实了lncRNA FEZF1-AS1与EZH2具有结合作用。结论LncRNA FEZF1-AS1通过调控EZH2促进肺间质细胞增殖、侵袭、转移和EMT过程。

沉默HMGB1通过抑制p38 MAPK信号通路减少LPS或IL-17A诱导的中耳腔上皮细胞的炎症与凋亡

目的:探讨高迁移率族蛋白B1(High Mobility Group Protein 1,HMGB1)对脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide,LPS)或白细胞介素-17A(interleukin-17A,IL-17A)诱导人中耳腔上皮细胞(human middle ear epithelial cells,HMEEC)的炎症反应与凋亡的调控作用与机制。方法:培养HMEEC细胞系。将HMEEC分为对照组、LPS组、LPS联合短发夹RNA(shRNA)沉默质粒阴性对照处理组(LPS+shNC组)、LPS联合shRNA沉默HMGB1处理组(LPS+shHMGB1组)、LPS联合p38-丝裂原激活的蛋白激酶(p38 MAPK)抑制剂SB202190处理组(LPS+SB202190组)、IL-17A组、IL-17A+shNC组、IL-17A+shHMGB1组、IL-17A+SB202190组。酶联免疫吸附测定(enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)法检测TNF-α、IL-1β和IL-6的水平变化。用Western blot检测粘蛋白5AC(mucoprotein 5AC,MUC5AC)、粘蛋白8(mucoprotein 8,MUC8)、p38 MAPK、磷酸化的p38 MAPK(p-p38 MAPK)、E26样蛋白1(E-twenty-six like 1 protein,ELK1)、B细胞淋巴瘤2蛋白(B-cell lymphoma 2 protein,Bcl-2),以及Bcl-2相关X蛋白(Bcl-2 associated X protein,Bax)的表达。流式细胞术检测细胞的凋亡。结果:与对照组比,LPS组或IL-17A组的HMEEC的凋亡率都增加,且HMGB1、MUC5AC、MUC8、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、p38、p-p38、ELK1、Bax的表达水平升高,而Bcl-2的表达水平降低(均P<0.05)。与LPS组或IL-17A组比,LPS+shHMGB1组或IL-17A+shHMGB1组的凋亡率都降低,且HMGB1、MUC5AC、MUC8、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、p38、p-p38、ELK1、Bax的表达水平都减少,而Bcl-2的表达水平升高(均P<0.05)。与LPS组或IL-17A组比,LPS+SB202190组或IL-17A+SB202190组的的凋亡率都降低,MUC5AC、MUC8、TNF-α、IL-1β、IL-6、p38、p-p38、ELK1、Bax的表达水平都降低,而Bcl-2的表达水平升高(均P<0.05)(均P<0.05)。结论:沉默HMGB1通过抑制p38 MAPK信号通路减少LPS或IL-17A诱导的HMEEC的炎症与凋亡。