CYP2J2通过激活Notch1途径改善慢性间歇性低氧后心血管损伤的实验研究

目的:探讨细胞色素P450表氧化酶2J2(CYP2J2)对慢性间歇性低氧(CIH)模型大鼠心血管损伤的影响及机制。方法:将50只SD大鼠随机分为对照组、CYP2J2组、CIH组、CIH+CYP2J2组、CIH+CYP2J2+DAPT组,每组10只。CIH组、CIH+CYP2J2组及CIH+CYP2J2+DAPT组大鼠均构建CIH模型;造模成功后,CYP2J2组、CIH+CYP2J2组、CIH+CYP2J2+DAPT组大鼠一次性尾静脉注射携带CYP2J2基因的重组腺病毒;CIH+CYP2J2+DAPT组再通过腹腔注射DAPT。2周后,采用高分辨率小动物超声影像系统测定各组大鼠左室缩短分数(FS)、射血分数(EF)、左室收缩末期容积(LVESV)和左室舒张末期容积(LVEDV);自动生化分析仪检测血清肌酸激酶同工酶(CK-MB)与心肌肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)含量;硝酸还原酶法测定血清一氧化氮(NO)含量;酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)测定血浆内皮素-1(ET-1)含量;苏木精-伊红(HE)染色观察主动脉及心肌组织形态学变化;末端DNA转移酶dUTP缺口末端标记法(TUNEL)染色观察心肌细胞凋亡情况;生化指标检测试剂盒测定心肌组织超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性与丙二醛(MDA)含量;蛋白免疫印迹法(Western Blot)测定心肌组织Notch受体1(Notch1)信号途径相关蛋白表达水平。结果:与CIH组比较,CIH+CYP2J2组大鼠FS和NO水平升高,LVESV、LVEDV及CK-MB、cTnI、ET-1水平均降低,主动脉结构基本清晰,细胞肿大、脱落及血管壁增厚等现象均有所改善,心肌纤维断裂、心肌细胞肿大等现象减轻,心肌组织TUNEL阳性细胞比例减少,SOD活性升高,MDA含量下降,Notch1和Hes1蛋白相对表达量上调,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。与CIH+CYP2J2组比较,CIH+CYP2J2+DAPT组大鼠FS和NO水平降低,LVESV、LVEDV及CK-MB、cTnI、ET-1水平均升高,主动脉组织及心肌组织病理损伤现象显著,心肌组织TUNEL阳性细胞比例增加,SOD活性下降,MDA含量升高,Notch1和Hes1蛋白相对表达量下调,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:CYP2J2可改善CIH大鼠心血管损伤,减少心肌细胞凋亡,并抑制氧化应激水平,该机制可能与激活Notch1途径有关。

白花丹素通过调节TGF-β1/Smad2及Nrf2/NOX4通路改善博来霉素诱导的肺纤维化

目的:探究白花丹素(plumbagi,PL)对博来霉素诱导的肺纤维化(pulmonary fibrosis,PF)的保护作用及其可能性机制。方法:将60只雄性C57BL/6小鼠随机分为:对照组(Control)、博来霉素组(bleomycin,BLM)、PL低剂量组(1 mg/kg)、PL高剂量组(2 mg/kg)。采用气管内注射BLM(3 mg/kg)复制小鼠PF模型,腹腔注射PL(1或2 mg/kg)3周,处死动物。HE与Masson染色观察肺组织形态学变化及胶原沉积情况。检测小鼠肺组织中超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dis‐mutase,SOD)、谷胱甘肽(glutathione,GSH)、丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)和羟脯氨酸(hydroxy‐proline,HYP)活性或含量。酶联免疫吸附试验(enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)检测小鼠肺组织中白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)含量。免疫组化检测小鼠肺组织中核因子相关因子2(nuclear factor related factor 2,Nrf2)和NADPH氧化酶4(reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4,NOX4)阳性细胞表达。Western blotting检测α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-smooth muscle actin,α-SMA)、I型胶原(collagen Ⅰ,Col Ⅰ)、Ⅲ型胶原(collagen Ⅲ,Col Ⅲ)、IL-6、转化生长因子-β_(1)(transforming growth factor-β_(1),TGF-β_(1))、p-Smad2、Nrf2和NOX4的蛋白表达。结果:与BLM组相比,PL治疗可减轻小鼠肺间质损伤及细胞外基质沉积,降低HYP含量(P<0.01,P<0.05),降低α-SMA、Col Ⅰ和Col Ⅲ的蛋白表达(P<0.01,P<0.05),减少IL-6的分泌(P<0.01),提高机体抗氧化能力(增强SOD和GSH的活性,减少MDA含量,P<0.01,P<0.05),显著下调TGF-β_(1)、p-Smad2和NOX4阳性细胞及蛋白表达(P<0.01,P<0.05),上调Nrf2阳性细胞及蛋白表达(P<0.01,P<0.05)。结论:PL可能通过调节TGF-β_(1)/Smad2及Nrf2/NOX4信号通路减轻炎症反应与胶原沉积,提高机体抗氧化能力,从而延缓PF进程。

Salsolinol as an RNA m~6A methylation inducer mediates dopaminergic neuronal death by regulating YAP1 and autophagy

Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.

血清NO、TXB2、ET-1水平与慢性心力衰竭患者NYHA心功能分级、心功能指标的关系及对其预后的预测价值

目的 分析血清一氧化氮(NO)、血栓素B2(TXB2)、内皮素-1(ET-1)水平与慢性心力衰竭(CHF)患者美国纽约心脏病协会(NYHA)心功能分级、心功能指标的关系及对其预后的预测价值。方法 选取2020年8月至2022年8月在该院住院的108例CHF患者作为研究对象,根据NYHA心功能分级标准将患者分为NYHAⅡ级组、NYHAⅢ级组和NYHAⅣ级组。随访1年,根据随访期间患者是否发生严重心律失常、心肌梗死、死亡等不良事件将患者分为预后不良组和预后良好组。采用Pearson相关分析预后不良组CHF患者血清NO、TXB2、ET-1水平与心功能指标的相关性。采用Spearman相关分析CHF患者血清NO、TXB2、ET-1水平与NYHA心功能分级的相关性。采用多因素Logistic回归分析CHF患者预后不良的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清NO、TXB2、ET-1单独及联合检测对CHF患者预后不良的预测价值。结果 NYHAⅡ级组、Ⅲ级组、Ⅳ级组分别有28、41、39例患者。NYHAⅣ级组CHF患者血清NO水平低于NYHAⅡ级组、NYHAⅢ级组,血清TXB2、ET-1水平高于NYHAⅡ级组、NYHAⅢ级组,且NYHAⅢ级组血清NO水平低于NYHAⅡ级组,血清TXB2、ET-1水平高于NYHAⅡ级组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。随访期间发生14例严重心律失常、18例心肌梗死、7例死亡。预后不良组和预后良好组分别有39、69例患者。预后不良组左心室舒张末内径(LVEDD)及血清TXB2、ET-1水平均高于预后良好组,左心室射血分数(LVEF)及血清NO水平均低于预后良好组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Spearman相关分析结果显示,CHF患者血清NO水平与NYHA心功能分级呈负相关(P<0.05),血清TXB2、ET-1水平与NYHA心功能分级呈正相关(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,预后不良组CHF患者LVEF与血清NO水平呈正相关(P<0.05),与血清TXB2、ET-1水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。预后不良组CHF患者LVEDD与血清NO水平呈负相关,与血清TXB2、ET-1水平呈正相关(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,NO>51.02μmol/L是CHF患者预后不良的保护因素(P<0.05),TXB2>130.94 ng/L、ET-1>57.43 ng/L是CHF患者预后不良的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清NO、TXB2、ET-1单独及3项指标联合预测CHF患者预后不良的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.858、0.841、0.816、0.963。3项指标联合预测的AUC高于NO、TXB2、ET-1单独预测的AUC(Z=2.579、2.638、3.312,P<0.05)。结论 血清NO、TXB2、ET-1水平与CHF患者NYHA心功能分级、心功能指标有关,可有效预测CHF患者预后不良。

N6-methyladenosine methyltransferase Wilms tumor 1-associated protein impedes diabetic wound healing through epigenetically activating DNA methyltransferase 1

BACKGROUND Diabetic wound injury is a significant and common complication in individuals with diabetes.N6-methyladenosine(m6A)-related epigenetic regulation is widely involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes complications.However,the function of m6A methyltransferase Wilms tumor 1-associated protein(WTAP)in diabetic wound healing remains elusive.AIM To investigate the potential epigenetic regulatory mechanism of WTAP during diabetic wound healing.METHODS Human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs)were induced with high glucose(HG)to establish in vitro cell model.Male BALB/c mice were intraperitoneally injected with streptozotocin to mimic diabetes,and full-thickness excision was made to mimic diabetic wound healing.HG-induced HUVECs and mouse models were treated with WTAP siRNAs and DNA methyltransferase 1(DNMT1)overexpression vectors.Cell viability and migration ability were detected by cell counting kit-8 and Transwell assays.In vitro angiogenesis was measured using a tube formation experiment.The images of wounds were captured,and re-epithelialization and collagen deposition of skin tissues were analyzed using hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson’s trichrome staining.RESULTS The expression of several m6A methyltransferases,including METTL3,METTL14,METTL16,KIAA1429,WTAP,and RBM15,were measured.WTAP exhibited the most significant elevation in HG-induced HUVECs compared with the normal control.WTAP depletion notably restored cell viability and enhanced tube formation ability and migration of HUVECs suppressed by HG.The unclosed wound area of mice was smaller in WTAP knockdowntreated mice than in control mice at nine days post-wounding,along with enhanced re-epithelialization rate and collagen deposition.The m6A levels on DNMT1 mRNA in HUVECs were repressed by WTAP knockdown in HUVECs.The mRNA levels and expression of DNMT1 were inhibited by WTAP depletion in HUVECs.Overexpression of DNMT1 in HUVECs notably reversed the effects of WTAP depletion on HG-induced HUVECs.CONCLUSION WTAP expression is elevated in HG-induced HUVECs and epigenetically regulates the m6A modification of DNMT1 to impair diabetic wound healing.

Activin A receptor type 1C single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk in Chinese population

BACKGROUND Transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)superfamily plays an important role in tumor progression and metastasis.Activin A receptor type 1C(ACVR1C)is a TGF-βtype I receptor that is involved in tumorigenesis through binding to dif-ferent ligands.AIM To evaluate the correlation between single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of ACVR1C and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC)in Chinese Han population.METHODS In this hospital-based cohort study,1043 ESCC patients and 1143 healthy controls were enrolled.Five SNPs(rs4664229,rs4556933,rs77886248,rs77263459,rs6734630)of ACVR1C were assessed by the ligation detection reaction method.Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test,genetic model analysis,stratified analysis,linkage disequi-librium test,and haplotype analysis were conducted.RESULTS Participants carrying ACVR1C rs4556933 GA mutant had significantly decreased risk of ESCC,and those with rs77886248 TA mutant were related with higher risk,especially in older male smokers.In the haplotype analysis,ACVR1C Trs4664229Ars4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 increased risk of ESCC,while Trs4664229Grs4556933Trs77886248Crs77263459Ars6734630 was associated with lower susceptibility to ESCC.CONCLUSION ACVR1C rs4556933 and rs77886248 SNPs were associated with the susceptibility to ESCC,which could provide a potential target for early diagnosis and treatment of ESCC in Chinese Han population.

AAV mediated carboxyl terminus of Hsp70 interacting protein overexpression mitigates the cognitive and pathological phenotypes of APP/PS1 mice

The E3 ubiquitin ligase,carboxyl terminus of heat shock protein 70(Hsp70)interacting protein(CHIP),also functions as a co-chaperone and plays a crucial role in the protein quality control system.In this study,we aimed to investigate the neuroprotective effect of overexpressed CHIP on Alzheimer’s disease.We used an adeno-associated virus vector that can cross the blood-brain barrier to mediate CHIP overexpression in APP/PS1 mouse brain.CHIP overexpression significantly ameliorated the performance of APP/PS1 mice in the Morris water maze and nest building tests,reduced amyloid-βplaques,and decreased the expression of both amyloid-βand phosphorylated tau.CHIP also alleviated the concentration of microglia and astrocytes around plaques.In APP/PS1 mice of a younger age,CHIP overexpression promoted an increase in ADAM10 expression and inhibitedβ-site APP cleaving enzyme 1,insulin degrading enzyme,and neprilysin expression.Levels of HSP70 and HSP40,which have functional relevance to CHIP,were also increased.Single nuclei transcriptome sequencing in the hippocampus of CHIP overexpressed mice showed that the lysosomal pathway and oligodendrocyte-related biological processes were up-regulated,which may also reflect a potential mechanism for the neuroprotective effect of CHIP.Our research shows that CHIP effectively reduces the behavior and pathological manifestations of APP/PS1 mice.Indeed,overexpression of CHIP could be a beneficial approach for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1:Early diagnosis is very important

In this manuscript,we comment on a recent publication by Yuan et al.This article provides a detailed scientific diagnostic process for a multiple endocrine neo-plasia type 1 patient,thus offering strong guidance for clinical practice.However,we believe that the authors should also provide information on the patient's long-term prognosis.

Incorporation of human β-defensin-1 into immunoliposomes to facilitate targeted autophagy therapy of colon carcinoma

Based on the discovery that humanβ-defensin-1(hBD-1)triggers autophagy in colon cancer cells and inhibits proliferation,we proposed the consideration of its druggability.As a protein,its stability,targetability and bioavailability must be improved.Compared with the traditional medicinal chemistry technology,nano-technology is more economical for increasing the druggability of hBD-1 and can be readily scaled up.Here,we propose an immunoliposome system containing hBD-1 to improve its stability and bioavailability.To enhance its targetability,anti-epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)antibodies were conjugated to the liposomal bilayer to produce immunoliposomes that can target EGFR,which is highly expressed in colon cancer cells.Although more studies are needed to su-pport clinical trials and large-scale manufacturing,these immunoliposomes have great potential as therapeutics.Thus,immunoliposomes are suitable nanovesicles to improve the druggability of hBD-1;however,additional basic and translational research of these systems is warranted.

Important role of lymphovascular and perineural invasion in prognosis of colorectal cancer patients with N1c disease

BACKGROUND Lymphovascular invasion(LVI)and perineural invasion(PNI)are associated with decreased survival in colorectal cancer(CRC),but its significance in N1c stage remains to be clearly defined.AIM We retrospectively identified 107 consecutive patients who had CRC with N1c disease radically resected at our hospital.Tumors were reviewed for LVI and PNI by one pathologist blinded to the patients’outcomes.Disease-free survival(DFS),overall survival(OS)and cancer-specific survival(CSS)were determined using the Kaplan-Meier method,with LVI and PNI prognosis differences determined by multivariate analysis using the Cox multiple hazards model.Results were compared using log-rank test.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to evaluate the prognostic predictive ability.RESULTS The median follow-up time was 63.17(45.33-81.37)months for DFS,with 33.64%(36/107)of patients experiencing recurrence;21.5%of tumors were found to be LVI positive and 44.9%PNI positive.The 5-year DFS rate was greater for patients with LVI-negative tumors compared with LVI-positive tumors(74.0%vs 35.6%),and PNI was similar(82.5%vs 45.1%).On multivariate analysis,LVI[hazard ratio(HR)=3.368,95%confidence interval(CI):1.628-6.966,P=0.001]and PNI(HR=3.055,95%CI:1.478-6.313,P=0.002)were independent prognostic factors for DFS.All patients could be divided into three groups of patients with different prognosis according to LVI and PNI.The 5-year ROC curve for LVI,PNI and their combination prediction of DFS was 0.646,0.709 and 0.759,respectively.Similar results were seen for OS and CSS.CONCLUSION LVI and PNI could serve as independent prognostic factors of outcomes in N1c CRC patients.Patients with LVI or PNI should be given more attention during treatment.

Prevalence of RUNX1 gene alterations in de novo adult acute myeloid leukemia

BACKGROUND Acute myeloid leukemia(AML)is a complicated disease with uncontrolled hematopoietic precursor proliferation induced by various genetic alterations.Runt-related transcription factor-1(RUNX1)is commonly disrupted by chromosomal translocations in hematological malignancies.AIM To characterize RUNX1 gene rearrangements and copy number variations in newly diagnosed adult AML patients,with an emphasis on the impact of clinical and laboratory features on the outcome.METHODS Fluorescence in situ hybridization was used to test RUNX1 gene alterations in 77 newly diagnosed adult AML cases.NPM1,FLT3/ITD,FLT3/TKD,and KIT mutations were tested by PCR.Prognostic clinical and laboratory findings were studied in relation to RUNX1 alterations.RESULTS RUNX1 abnormalities were detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization in 41.6%of patients:20.8%had translocations,22.1%had amplification,and 5.2%had deletion.Translocations prevailed in AML-M2(P=0.019)with a positive expression of myeloperoxidase(P=0.031),whereas deletions dominated in M4 and M5 subtypes(P=0.008)with a positive association with CD64 expression(P=0.05).The modal chromosomal number was higher in cases having amplifications(P=0.007)and lower in those with deletions(P=0.008).RUNX1 abnormalities were associated with complex karyotypes(P<0.001)and were mutually exclusive of NPM1 mutations.After 44 months of follow-up,RUNX1 abnormalities affected neither patients’response to treatment nor overall survival.CONCLUSION RUNX1 abnormalities were mutually exclusive of NPM1 mutations.RUNX1 abnormalities affected neither patients’response to treatment nor overall survival.

Anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy-promising treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer:A case report

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most prevalent form of cancer worldwide.Among patients with CRC,colorectal liver metastasis(CRLM)is the foremost direct contributor to mortality.In recent years,immunotherapy has swiftly risen to prominence as a vital approach for treating a range of solid tumors,including CRC.We present a unique case of a patient suffering from CRLM,with the goal of offering an insightful example and relevant references for the treatment of CRLM.CASE SUMMARY We report a patient who experienced liver metastasis after undergoing successful surgical removal of CRC,with the postoperative pathological stage identified as pT4N2aM0.The patient has been receiving a combination treatment of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Regular assessments of the patient’s condition have been conducted,encompassing evaluations of serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels,carbohydrate antigen 199,and observations of the tongue complexion and its coating.The patient achieved clinical remission after anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy when various systemic therapies failed.Since the diagnosis of CRLM,the patient has survived for more than 6 years,surpassing the expected survival time for those with advanced CRC.CONCLUSION This case illustrates the considerable promise of anti-programmed death-1 immunotherapy in managing CRLM,especially in scenarios of drug resistance and disease progression.

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa caused by novel frameshift mutation in the COL7A1 gene: A case report

BACKGROUND Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is characterized by fragile ulcerations of the skin caused by mutations in specific genes.However,genetic typing of this con-dition is rare.CASE SUMMARY An 11-year-old female suffered from recurrent fever,visible ulcerations of the entire skin,and severe malnutrition.Genetic testing revealed a frameshift mu-tation in the coding region 4047 of the 35th intron region of COL7A1,and she was diagnosed as malnutrition-type epidermolysis bullosa.Drug therapy(immu-noglobulin,fresh frozen plasma),topical therapy(silver ion dressing),fever redu-ction,cough relief,and promotion of gastrointestinal peristalsis are mainly used for respiratory and gastrointestinal complications.The patient’s condition impro-ved after treatment.CONCLUSION Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa caused by a new framework shift mutation in COL7A1 should be taken seriously.

Prolonged intermittent theta burst stimulation restores the balance between A_(2A)R-and A_(1)R-mediated adenosine signaling in the 6-hydroxidopamine model of Parkinson's disease

An imbalance in adenosine-mediated signaling,particularly the increased A_(2A)R-mediated signaling,plays a role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.Existing therapeutic approaches fail to alter disease progression,demonstrating the need for novel approaches in PD.Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive approach that has been shown to improve motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.However,the underlying mechanisms of the beneficial effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation remain unknown.The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which the beneficial effects of prolonged intermittent theta burst stimulation in the 6-hydroxydopamine model of experimental parkinsonism are based on modulation of adenosine-mediated signaling.Animals with unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine lesions underwent intermittent theta burst stimulation for 3 weeks and were tested for motor skills using the Rotarod test.Immunoblot,quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction,immunohistochemistry,and biochemical analysis of components of adenosine-mediated signaling were performed on the synaptosomal fraction of the lesioned caudate putamen.Prolonged intermittent theta burst stimulation improved motor symptoms in 6-hydroxydopamine-lesioned animals.A 6-hydroxydopamine lesion resulted in progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the caudate putamen.Treatment with intermittent theta burst stimulation began 7 days after the lesion,coinciding with the onset of motor symptoms.After treatment with prolonged intermittent theta burst stimulation,complete motor recovery was observed.This improvement was accompanied by downregulation of the e N/CD73-A_(2A)R pathway and a return to physiological levels of A_(1)R-adenosine deaminase 1 after 3 weeks of intermittent theta burst stimulation.Our results demonstrated that 6-hydroxydopamine-induced degeneration reduced the expression of A_(1)R and elevated the expression of A_(2A)R.Intermittent theta burst stimulation reversed these effects by restoring the abundances of A_(1)R and A_(2A)R to control levels.The shift in ARs expression likely restored the balance between dopamine-adenosine signaling,ultimately leading to the recovery of motor control.

Notch1 mRNA和Dickkopf-1在评估非小细胞肺癌患者帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性中的价值

目的探讨Notch1 mRNA和Dickkopf-1在评估非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)患者帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性中的价值。方法选取2020年7月—2022年9月邯郸市中心医院NSCLC患者169例(NSCLC组)、良性肺结节患者168例(对照组)。收集所有患者的临床资料,检测NSCLC组治疗前和帕博利珠单抗治疗3周、6周,对照组入组时的血清Notch1 mRNA相对表达量和Dickkopf-1水平。评估NSCLC患者帕博利珠单抗治疗6周后的治疗反应性[疾病进展(PD)、疾病控制(DC)]。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价治疗前Notch1 mRNA、Dickkopf-1判断帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性的效能。采用Logistic回归模型分析帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性的影响因素。结果NSCLC组治疗前、治疗3周和治疗6周的血清Notch1 mRNA相对表达量和Dickkopf-1水平均高于对照组(P<0.001)。NSCLC组治疗前、治疗3周和治疗6周的血清Notch1 mRNA相对表达量和Dickkopf-1水平依次降低(P<0.001)。PD组与DC组之间年龄、美国东部肿瘤协作组(ECOG)评分、临床分期、淋巴转移、远隔转移、分化程度、程序性死亡受体配体1(PD-L1)表达和治疗前、治疗3周、治疗6周血清Notch1 mRNA相对表达量、Dickkopf-1水平差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。血清Notch1 mRNA和Dickkopf-1单项检测和联合检测评估帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性的ROC曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.791、0.796、0.861。调整混杂因素后,治疗前高Notch1 mRNA组、高Dickkopf-1组PD风险分别是低Notch1 mRNA组、低Dickkopf-1组的3.517倍、3.326倍[比值比(OR)值分别为3.517、3.326,95%可信区间(CI)分别为2.159~5.728、2.211~5.003]。结论血清Notch1 mRNA表达和Dickkopf-1水平与帕博利珠单抗治疗反应性有关,可作为评估治疗反应性的有效指标。

LncRNA GNAS-AS1通过调节miR-449a/Notch1轴参与胃癌细胞的增殖和迁移

目的探究长链非编码RNA(LncRNA)GNAS反义RNA1(GNAS-AS1)通过调节miR-449a/缺刻基因1(Notch1)轴对胃癌(GC)细胞增殖和迁移的影响。方法收集四川省人民医院2013年9月至2017年9月30例确诊为GC的患者肿瘤组织与癌旁组织标本;将GC细胞AGS随机分为对照组(Control组)、si-NC组、si-GNAS-AS1组、si-GNAS-AS1+inhibitor NC组、si-GNAS-AS1+miR-449a inhibitor组。实时荧光定量PCR检测GNAS-AS1、miR-449a和Notch1 mRNA的表达;MTT实验、平板克隆形成实验检测增殖;wound healing实验检测细胞迁移;Transwell实验检测细胞侵袭。Western Blot检测Notch1、E-cadherin、Vimentin、N-cadherin蛋白表达。双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证miR-449a和GNAS-AS1、Notch1的关系。结果与癌旁组织相比,肿瘤组织中GNAS-AS1、Notch1 mRNA表达升高,miR-449a表达降低(P<0.05)。与Control组、si-NC组相比,si-GNAS-AS1组AGS细胞GNAS-AS1表达、OD_(490)值、克隆形成数、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数目、Notch1、Vimentin、N-cadherin蛋白表达表达降低,miR-449a表达、E-cadherin蛋白表达升高(P<0.05)。与si-GNASAS1组、si-GNAS-AS1+inhibitor NC组相比,si-GNAS-AS1+miR-449a inhibitor组OD_(490)值、划痕愈合率、细胞侵袭数目、Notch1、Vimentin、N-cadherin表达升高(P<0.05),miR-449a表达、E-cadherin蛋白表达降低(P<0.05)。GNAS-AS1靶向负调控miR-449a表达,miR-449a靶向负调控Notch1表达。结论沉默GNAS-AS1可能通过上调miR-449a来抑制Notch1蛋白的表达,从而抑制GC细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭过程。

有氧运动训练影响阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马Notch1、Caspase-3的表达

背景:β-淀粉样蛋白和Tau蛋白会对阿尔茨海默症患者的认知功能产生不良影响,研究发现Notch1及Caspase-3能够调控β-淀粉样蛋白和Tau蛋白的表达。Notch1及Caspase-3是否介导了有氧运动改善阿尔茨海默症患者认知能力的过程还不清楚,目前缺乏长期有氧运动影响阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马中Notch1及Caspase-3表达的研究。目的:观察长期有氧运动干预阿尔茨海默症小鼠的空间学习记忆情况及其海马中Notch1及Caspase-3的表达,探讨Notch1及Caspase-3对阿尔茨海默症小鼠的影响。方法:将3月龄野生型及APP/PS1双转基因阿尔茨海默症小鼠随机分为4组:野生对照组、野生运动组、阿尔茨海默症对照组、阿尔茨海默症运动组,每组20只。对照组小鼠不进行运动,运动组小鼠进行5个月的有氧运动干预。运动干预结束后,采用Morris水迷宫检测小鼠空间学习记忆能力;采用Real-timePCR、免疫荧光及Westernblot检测各组小鼠海马组织Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3蛋白的表达。结果与结论:①阿尔茨海默症小鼠空间学习记忆能力显著差于野生组(P<0.05);运动组小鼠空间学习记忆能力显著优于对照组(P<0.05);②阿尔茨海默症对照组小鼠海马Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3表达均显著高于野生对照组(P<0.05);阿尔茨海默症运动组小鼠海马Aβ_(1-42)、Tau、Notch1及Caspase-3表达显著低于阿尔茨海默症对照组(P<0.05);③提示:长期有氧运动干预能够改善阿尔茨海默症小鼠的空间学习记忆能力,而这可能与有氧运动降低阿尔茨海默症小鼠海马Notch1、Caspase-3、Aβ_(1-42)及Tau蛋白表达有关。

NONHSAT248596.1内源性竞争miR-146a-5p调控骨关节炎软骨退变的机制

背景:目前已有针对lncRNA\miRNA\mRNA的共表达网络对骨关节炎发生发展调控机制的研究,课题组前期研究已通过数据库筛选出符合条件的NONHSAT248596.1和miR-146a-5p,尚缺乏体内实验来验证上述调控机制。目的:探究NONHSAT248596.1在基质细胞衍生因子1/4型趋化因子受体轴介导体内骨关节炎软骨退变进程中对miR-146a-5p发挥的竞争性内源性RNA调控作用。方法:取36只新西兰兔,通过向右侧后肢膝关节注射基质细胞衍生因子1溶液建立骨关节炎模型,采用随机数字表法分4组,lncRNA组、miRNA组、ceRNA组、对照组分别向造模膝关节内注射NONHSAT248596.1过表达的慢病毒载体、miR-146a-5p过表达的慢病毒载体、miR-146a-5p+NONHSAT248596.1过表达的慢病毒载体及空慢病毒载体。造模第4,8,12周,取膝关节软骨组织和软骨下骨组织进行相关检测。结果与结论:①苏木精-伊红与番红O固绿染色显示,4组软骨组织都有不同程度的退变表现,造模第4周时,lncRNA组软骨组织中的软骨细胞肿胀、细胞极性消失,细胞外基质破坏,出现表层糜烂、裂缝形成和软骨组织局部或全层缺失,并随时间延长软骨损伤程度逐渐加重,4组中miRNA组关节软骨炎症进展最缓慢;②qRT-PCR检测显示,相同时间点下,lncRNA组软骨组织中NONHSAT248596.1、4型趋化因子受体、基质金属蛋白酶3,9及13的mRNA表达量高于其他3组(P<0.05),miR-146a-5p、聚集蛋白聚糖及Ⅱ型胶原的mRNA表达量低于其他3组(P<0.05);造模后第8,12周,miRNA组软骨组织中的NONHSAT248596.1、4型趋化因子受体、基质金属蛋白酶3,9及13的mRNA表达量低于ceRNA组、对照组(P<0.05),miR-146a-5p、聚集蛋白聚糖及Ⅱ型胶原的mRNA表达量高于ceRNA组、对照组(P<0.05);③Western Blot检测显示,相同时间点下,lncRNA组软骨组织中的聚集蛋白聚糖及Ⅱ型胶原蛋白表达量始终低于其他3组(P<0.05);miRNA组造模后第8,12周软骨组织中的聚集蛋白聚糖及Ⅱ型胶原蛋白表达量高于ceRNA组、对照组(P<0.05);④结果表明,miR-146a-5p作为NONHSAT248596.1的作用靶点会受到其竞争性内源性RNA的作用造成活性被抑制,NONHSAT248596.1作用于miR-146a-5p后调控基质细胞衍生因子1/4型趋化因子受体轴,影响骨关节炎软骨组织中基质金属蛋白、Ⅱ型胶原、聚集蛋白聚糖的表达,造成细胞外基质的降解及蛋白多糖的丢失。

RNPS1通过Notch信号通路参与调控胰腺癌细胞的生存及进展

目的:探讨富含丝氨酸结构域1的RNA结合蛋白(RNA-binding protein with serine-rich domain 1,RNPS1)在胰腺癌进展中的作用及可能分子机制。方法:免疫组织化学与免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织及癌旁组织的表达;RTq PCR、免疫荧光检测RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌细胞中的表达情况;Hoechst与CCK-8实验检测胰腺癌细胞凋亡与增殖;划痕实验与transwell实验检测胰腺癌细胞迁移与侵袭能力;Western blot实验检测胰腺癌细胞中N-Cadherin和E-Cadherin的表达;Western blot与RT-q PCR实验检测胰腺癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达。结果:与癌旁组织与正常细胞系相比较,RNPS1与Notch3在胰腺癌组织中及胰腺癌细胞的表达均增高(F=121.612、34.649,均P<0.05);与对照组相比较,敲低RNPS1抑制生物标志物N-Cadherin的表达(t=39.922,P<0.05),促进E-Cadherin的表达(t=8.281,P<0.05),敲低RNPS1可减弱癌细胞的生存、迁移侵袭的能力(t=2.017、4.874、19.747,均P<0.05,),促进了细胞凋亡(t=33.673,P<0.05);敲低RNPS1降低了癌细胞中Notch3与HEY1的表达(t=17.546、6.258,均P<0.05)。结论:RNPS1的表达与胰腺癌细胞生存、恶性表型有关,RNPS1可能通过调控Notch3/HEY1信号通路促进胰腺癌细胞的生存及肿瘤进展。

唾液腺腺泡细胞癌中NR4A3基因重排及NOR-1蛋白表达分析

目的:探讨NR4A3基因重排和NOR-1蛋白表达在唾液腺腺泡细胞癌中的表达及在鉴别诊断中的价值。方法:收集2020年5月—2024年1月于上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院口腔病理科诊断的唾液腺癌119例,包括腺泡细胞癌(acinic cell carcinoma,AciCC)63例,黏液表皮样癌(mucoepidermoid carcinoma,MEC)31例,分泌性癌(secretory carcinoma,SC)25例。分别使用荧光原位杂交和免疫组织化学染色检测NR4A3基因重排和NOR-1蛋白表达情况,采用SPSS 18.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果:AciCC主要发生于大唾液腺。与MEC和SC相比,AciCC好发于女性(P=0.006)。NR4A3基因重排在AciCC、MEC和SC中的阳性率分别为76.2%(48/63)、0%(0/10)和0%(0/7),NOR-1蛋白表达在AciCC、MEC和SC中的阳性率分别为92.1%(58/63)、9.7%(3/31)和0%(0/25),差异具有统计学意义(P<0.001)。单独使用NR4A3基因重排诊断AciCC时,灵敏度和特异度分别为76.2%和100%。单独使用NOR-1蛋白表达诊断AciCC时,灵敏度和特异度分别为92.1%和94.6%。联合使用NR4A3基因重排和NOR-1蛋白表达诊断AciCC时,灵敏度和特异度分别为96.8%和94.6%,曲线下面积为0.896,诊断价值最优。结论:AciCC好发于女性,主要发病部位为大唾液腺。NR4A3基因重排仅见于AciCC中,在诊断工作中具有100%的特异性,但敏感性较低。NOR-1蛋白表达检测具有很好的灵敏度和特异度,可作为鉴别AciCC、MEC和SC的初筛和替代方法。联合使用NR4A3基因重排和NOR-1蛋白表达检测具有最优的诊断价值。