Effect of matrine on transforming growth factor β1 and hepatocyte growth factor in rat liver fibrosis model

Objective:To observe the preventive and control effect of matrine on transforming growth factor(TCF- β1) and hepatocyte.growth factor(HCF) of liver fibrosis tissue in rals.Methods:A total of48 SD rats were randomly divided into A,B,C,D groups with 12 in each,group A as the normal control group and groups B.C,D as liver fibrosis models using composite modulus method with carbon tetrachloride(CCL_4).Group B was the model group,group C adopted γ— interferon lavage therapy in the second day of modeling,and group D adopted matrine lavage treatment,at 4 and8 weeks after treatment.Six rats were executed for detection of TGF- β1 and HGF,liver tissue histology and comparison fibrosis degree changes of rat liver tissue between groups.Results:Croups B,C,D showed a more significantly increased TCF- β1 at each time point compared with group A(P<0.05);Group B showed a more significantly increased TGF- β1 than groups C and D at weeks 4 and 8(P<0.05);group D showed a lowest level of TGF-β1,followed by groups C and B.HGF of group B decreased more significantly than A group at weeks 4 and 8(P<0.05);HGF of groups C and D was significantly elevated at 4 and 8 weeks than groups A and B(P<0.05),in which the group D showed the highest level of HGF.According to tissue histologic observation,rat liver tissue structure of group A was clear and normal,tissue structure of group B was destroyed with obvious fibrous tissue hyperplasia and fatty change of hepatic cells;groups C and D showed a slighter liver tissue damage,cell necrosis and connective tissue hyperplasia in collect abbacy than group B with a trend of obvious improvement.Conclusions:Matrine can reduce TGF- β1expression and enhance the activity of HGF,so as to realize the inhibition effect on liver fibrosis in rats.

Expression of serine protease SNC19/matriptase and its inhibitor hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor type 1 in normal and malignant tissues of gastrointestinal tract

AIM： To provide the expression profile of serine protease SNC19/matriptase and its inhibitor hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor type 1 （HAI-1） in normal and malignant tissues of gastrointestinal tract at mRNA level for further study on their correlations with tumor progression and metastasis. METHODS： Total RNAs were prepared from 37 samples of colorectal cancer tissues, 40 samples of gastric cancer tissues, and their adjacent normal tissues. The expression of SNC19/matriptase and HAI-1 in these samples was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR using glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase as internal standard, and the clinical significance for the correlation with clinicopathological parameters was evaluated. RESULTS： In gastric cancer tissues the expression of HAI-1 and SNC19/matriptase was significantly lower than that in the corresponding adjacent normal tissues （Z = -3.280, P= 0.006; Z= -4.651, P= 0.000）. HAI-1：SNC19/matriptase ratio showed no difference between normal and malignant tissues （P〉0.05）. Analysis of clinicopathological parameters showed decreased expression of HAI-1 and HAI-1：SNC19/ matriptase ratio associated with stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ gastric tumors as compared to stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ ones （Z= -2.140, P= 0.031; Z = -2.155, P = 0.031）, and with lymph node-positive gastric cancer tissues as compared to lymph node-negative ones （Z = -2.081, P = 0.036; Z= -2.686, P = 0.006）. The expression of SNC19/matriptase had no relationship with stages and lymph node metastasis （P〉0.05）. The expression of HAI-1 and HAI-1：SNC19/matriptase ratio increased in well-differentiated gastric cancer tissues, but there was no statistical significance （P〉0.05）. The difference of SNC19/matriptase expression was not significant in gastric cancer tissues of different histological differentiation status （P〉0.05）. In colorectal cancer tissues, the expression of HAI-1 and SNC19/matriptase was also markedly lower than that in their adjacent normal tissues （Z= -3.100, P = 0.002; Z= -2.731, P = 0.006）, whereas HAI-1：SNC19/matriptase ratio showed no difference. Decreased expression of HAI-1 was associated with increased invasive depth and lymph node metastasis, but there was no statistical significance （P〉0.05）. The difference of SNC19/matriptase expression and HAI-1： SNC19/matriptase ratio was not significant in different stages and different lymph node metastasis status （P〉0.05）. The expression of SNC19/matriptase, HAI-1 or HAI-1： SNC19/matriptase ratio showed no difference in colorectal cancer tissues of different histological differentiation status （P〉0.05）. CONCLUSION： The expressions of SNC19/matriptase and its inhibitor HAI-1 are decreased in gastrointestinal cancer tissues compared to their normal counterparts, and the decreased expression of HAI-1 may correlate with invasion and lymph node metastasis. The possible mechanisms involved need to be further investigated.

The involvement of p38 MAPK in transforming growth factor β1-induced apoptosis in murine hepatocytes

We reported in this manuscript that TGF-beta1 induces apoptosis in AML12 murine hepatocytes, which is associated with the activation of p38 MAPK signaling pathway. SB202190, a specific inhibitor of p38 MAPK, strongly inhibited the TGF-beta1-induced apoptosis and PAI-1 promoter activity. Treatment of cells with TGF-beta1 activates p38. Furthermore, over-expression of dominant negative mutant p38 also reduced the TGF-beta1-induced apoptosis. The data indicate that the activation of p38 is involved in TGF-beta1-mediated gene expression and apoptosis.

Contrary Regulation of TIMP-1 and MMP-9 by Hepatocyte Growth Factor Antibody after Lung Injury

Objective To study the influence of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) antibody on the lung expression level of matrix metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1). Methods Thirty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group, model group, and intervention group. Endotoxin was intratracheally infused in the model and intervention groups. HGF antibody was injected in the rats of the intervention group from day 1 to day 14, while the same volume of saline was injected in the control group. The rats were sacrificed on day 28 after endotoxin treatment. The amounts of MMP-9 mRNA and TIMP-1 mRNA were measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and protein expression levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 were measured by immunohistochemistry. Results In the model group, both mRNA and protein expression levels of TIMP-1 were significantly increased, the same as MMP-9. In the intervention group, the increase of TIMP-1 was remarkably reduced compared with the model group, while the mRNA and protein expression levels of MMP-9 were still increased. Conclusion HGF activity may accelerate the repair of lung injury through contrary regulating the expression levels of TIMP-1 and MMP-9.

Association of hepatocyte-derived growth factor receptor/caudal type homeobox 2 co-expression with mucosal regeneration in active ulcerative colitis

AIM:To characterize the regeneration-associated stem cell-related phenotype of hepatocyte-derived growth factor receptor(HGFR)-expressing cells in active ulcerative colitis(UC).METHODS:On the whole 38 peripheral blood samples and 38 colonic biopsy samples from 18 patients with histologically proven active UC and 20 healthy control subjects were collected.After preparing tissue microarrays and blood smears HGFR,caudal type homeobox 2(CDX2),prominin-1(CD133) and Musashi-1conventional and double fluorescent immunolabelings were performed.Immunostained samples were digitalized using high-resolution Mirax Desk instrument,and analyzed with the Mirax TMA Module software.For semiquantitative counting of immunopositive lamina propria(LP) cells 5 fields of view were counted at magnification x 200 in each sample core,then mean ± SD were determined.In case of peripheral blood smears,30 fields of view with 100 μm diameter were evaluated in every sample and the number of immunopositive cells(mean ± SD) was determined.Using 337 nm UVA Laser MicroDissection system at least 5000 subepithelial cells from the lamina propria were collected.Gene expression analysis of HGFR,CDX2,CD133,leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor 5(Lgr5),Musashi-1 and cytokeratin20(CK20) were performed in both laser-microdisscted samples and blood samples by using real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).RESULTS:By performing conventional and double fluorescent immunolabelings confirmed by RT-PCR,higher number of HGFR(blood:6.7 ± 1.22 vs 38.5 ±3.18;LP:2.25 ± 0.85 vs 9.22 ± 0.65;P < 0.05),CDX2(blood:0 vs 0.94 ± 0.64;LP:0.75 ± 0.55 vs 2.11± 0.75;P < 0.05),CD133(blood:1.1 ± 0.72 vs 8.3± 1.08;LP:11.1 ± 0.85 vs 26.28 ± 1.71;P < 0.05)and Musashi-1(blood and LP:0 vs scattered) positive cells were detected in blood and lamina propria of UC samples as compared to controls.HGFR/CDX2(blood:0 vs 1± 0.59;LP:0.8 ± 0.69 vs 2.06 ± 0.72,P < 0.05)and Musashi-1/CDX2(blood and LP:0 vs scattered) coexpressions were found in blood and lamina propria of UC samples.HGFR/CD133 and CD133/CDX2 coexpressions appeared only in UC lamina propria samples.CDX2,Lgr5 and Musashi-1 expressions in UC blood samples were not accompanied by CK20 mRNA expression.CONCLUSION:In active UC,a portion of circulating HGFR-expressing cells are committed to the epithelial lineage,and may participate in mucosal regeneration by undergoing mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition.

Metformin attenuates angiotensin II induced cardiac fibrosis and transforming growth factor-β1 production through the inhibition of hepatocyte nuclear factor4

Aim In diabetic patients, metformin appears to provide cardiovascular protection that cannot be attribu- ted only to its antihyperglycemic effects. Metformin is also known as the AMP-activated protein kinase （AMPK） ac- tivator. Our previous study suggested that metformin inhibits transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1） production in a mouse heart failure model of pressure overload. TGF-β1 is a key factor in cardiac fibrosis and is usually induced by Angiotensin Ⅱ （Ang Ⅱ ） in the pressure overload mouse models. This study investigated the effect of metformin on cardiac fibrosis and TGF-β production induced by AngII and the underlying mechanisms. Methods C57/BL6 wild-type and AMPKα2 knockout mice were used. AngII （3 mg · kg-1 · d-1） was infused subcutaneously into mice for 7 days. Adult mouse cardiac fibroblasts were isolated and treated with AngII （ 1 μmol · L-1） and/or met- formin （1 mmol · L-l）. Results In C57/BL6 mice, metformin inhibits AngII-induced cardiac fibrosis. In cardi-ac fibroblasts, metformin inhibits TGF-β1 expression and production induced by AngII. AMPK inhibitor, com- pound C, reversed the effects of metformin. In vivo, AMPKα2 deficiency further increases AngII-induced TGF-β1 production. In cardiac fibroblasts, metformin inhibited AngII induced hepatocyte nuclear factor4 （HNF4ot protein level increase and HNF4α binding with TGF-β1 promoter using chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. In vivo, AMPKα2 deficiency further increased AngII-induced HNF4α protein level. Using HNF4α adenovirus, overexpress- ing HNF4α led to a 1.5-fold increase in TGF-β1 mRNA expression. HNF4a siRNA blocked AngII induced TGF- β1 production. Luciferase reporter with deleted HNF4a binding sites showed decreased TGFbl transcriptional activ- ity induced by AngII. In AMPK or2-/- heart, the inhibition of metformin on HNF4a protein was attenuated. Con- clusion Metformin inhibits AngII induced cardiac fibrosis and TGF-β1 production through AMPK activation. The underlying mechanism is that AMPK activation inhibits AngII induced HNF4α and then decreases TGF-β1 expres- sion.

Hepatogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells induced by insulin like growth factor-Ⅰ

AIM:To improve hepatic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cell(MSC)using insulin growth factor 1(IGF-Ⅰ),which has important role in liver development,hepatocyte differentiation and function.METHODS:Bone marrow of healthy donors was aspirated from the iliac crest.The adherent cells expanded rapidly and were maintained with periodic passages until a relatively homogeneous population was established.The identification of these cells was carried out by immunophenotype analysis and differentiation potential into osteocytes and adipocytes.To effectively induce hepatic differentiation,we designed a protocol based on a combination of IGF-Ⅰ and liver specificfactors(hepatocyte growth factor,oncostatin M and dexamethasone).Morphological features,hepatic functions and cytological staining were assessed to evaluate transdifferentiation of human marrow-derived MSCs.RESULTS:Flow cytometric analysis and the differentiation potential into osteoblasts and adipocytes showed that more than 90% of human MSCs which were isolated and expanded were positive by specif ic markers and functional tests.Morphological assessment and evaluation of glycogen storage,albumin and α-feto protein expression,as well as albumin and urea secretion revealed a statistically signif icant difference between the experimental groups and control.CONCLUSION:In vitro differentiated MSCs using IGF-Ⅰwere able to display advanced liver metabolic functions,supporting the possibility of developing them as potential alternatives to primary hepatocytes.

具重复Kringle结构分子的缺失体和嵌合体的构建方法

确定肝细胞生长因子(HGF)和巨噬细胞刺激蛋白(MSP)各4个Kringle结构的共有序列并设计公用引物,此公用引物配合HGF和MSP上、下游引物,利用DNA聚合酶链式反应(PCR)技术,可在一次PCR反应中扩增出多条片段,以不同的组合方式将这些片段两两连接,得到了缺失不同Kringle的缺失体和两种分子间不同区域的缺失型嵌合体,从而为HGF和MSP结构与功能的研究奠定了基础。此方法可普遍适用于含有两个或两个以上Kringle分子的缺失体与嵌合体的构建。克隆过程中对存在引物酶切位点的cDNA片段的克隆方法的建立,为同类问题的解决提供了可靠的方法。

KAI1/CD82 suppresses hepatocyte growth factorinduced migration of hepatoma cells via upregulationof Sprouty2

We conducted a study concerning the suppressive mechanism of KAI1/CD82 on hepatoma cell metastasis.Hepatocyte growth factor(HGF)induces the migration of hepatoma cells through activation of cellular sphingosine kinase 1(SphK1).Adenovirus-mediated gene transfer of KAI1(Ad-KAI1)downregulates the SphK1 expression and suppresses the HGF-induced migration of SMMC-7721 human hepatocellcular carcinoma cells.Overexpression of KAI1/CD82 significantly elevates Sprouty2 at the protein level.Ablation of Sprouty2 with RNA interference can block the KAI1/CD82-induced suppression of hepatoma cell migration and downregulation of SphK1 expression.It is demonstrated that KAI1/CD82 suppresses HGF-induced migration of hepatoma cells via upregulation of Sprouty2.

Recent updates of precision therapy for gastric cancer: Towards optimal tailored management

Signaling pathways of gastric carcinogenesis and gastric cancer progression are being avidly studied to seek optimal treatment of gastric cancer. Among them, hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/c-MET, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2/STAT3) pathways have been widely investigated. Their aberrant expression or mutation has been significantly associated with advanced stage or poor prognosis of gastric cancer. Recently, aberrations of immune checkpoints including programmed cell death-1/programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) have been suggested as an important step in the formation of a microenvironment favorable for gastric cancer. Accomplishments in basic research have led to the development of novel agents targeting these signaling pathways. However, phase III studies of selective anti-HGF/c-MET antibodies and mTOR inhibitor failed to show significant benefits in terms of overall survival and progression-free survival. Few agents directly targeting STAT3 have been developed. However, this target is still critical issue in terms of chemoresistance, and SH2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 1 might be a significant link to effectively inhibit STAT3 activity. Inhibition of PD-1/PD-L1 showed durable efficacy in phase&#x02005;I&#x02005;studies, and phase III evaluation is warranted. Therapeutic strategy to concurrently inhibit multiple tyrosine kinases is a reasonable option, however, lapatinib needs to be further evaluated to identify good responders. Regorafenib has shown promising effectiveness in prolonging progression-free survival in a phase II study. In this topic highlight, we review the biologic roles and outcomes of clinical studies targeting these signaling pathways.

IGFBPrP1 induces liver fibrosis by inducing hepatic stellate cell activation and hepatocyte apoptosis via Smad2/3 signaling

AIM: To investigate the role and mechanism of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-related protein 1 (IGFBPrP1) in the development of liver fibrosis.

EPAS1 and VEGFA gene variants are related to the symptoms of acute mountain sickness in Chinese Han population: a cross-sectional study

Background: More people ascend to high altitude(HA) for various activities, and some individuals are susceptible to HA illness after rapidly ascending from plains. Acute mountain sickness(AMS) is a general complaint that affects activities of daily living at HA. Although genomic association analyses suggest that single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) are involved in the genesis of AMS, no major gene variants associated with AMS-related symptoms have been identified.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 604 young, healthy Chinese Han men were recruited in June and July of 2012 in Chengdu, and rapidly taken to above 3700 m by plane. Basic demographic parameters were collected at sea level, and heart rate, pulse oxygen saturation(Sp O2), systolic and diastolic blood pressure and AMS-related symptoms were determined within 18–24 h after arriving in Lhasa. AMS patients were identified according to the latest Lake Louise scoring system(LLSS). Potential associations between variant genotypes and AMS/AMS-related symptoms were identified by logistic regression after adjusting for potential confounders(age, body mass index and smoking status).Results: In total, 320 subjects(53.0%) were diagnosed with AMS, with no cases of high-altitude pulmonary edema or high-altitude cerebral edema. Sp O2 was significantly lower in the AMS group than that in the non-AMS group(P=0.003). Four SNPs in hypoxia-inducible factor-related genes were found to be associated with AMS before multiple hypothesis testing correction. The rs6756667(EPAS1) was associated with mild gastrointestinal symptoms(P=0.013), while rs3025039(VEGFA) was related to mild headache(P=0.0007). The combination of rs6756667 GG and rs3025039 CT/TT further increased the risk of developing AMS(OR=2.70, P<0.001).Conclusions: Under the latest LLSS, we find that EPAS1 and VEGFA gene variants are related to AMS susceptibility through different AMS-related symptoms in the Chinese Han population;this tool might be useful for screening susceptible populations and predicting clinical symptoms leading to AMS before an individual reaches HA.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registration, Chi CTR-RCS-12002232. Registered 31 May 2012.

Electrical stimulation upregulates angiopoietin-1/Tie-2 mRNA expression in a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia

Angiopoietin-1/tyrosine kinase with immunoglobulin and epidermal growth factor homology domains 2 （Tie-2） is a newly discovered signaling pathway of angiogenesis. Angiogenesis benefits recovery of neurological functions such as swallowing. In the present study, a rat model of dysphagia following stroke was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion to investigate the influence of low frequency electrical stimulus with bidirectional square waves and triangular waves on angiopoietin-1/-13e-2 mRNA expression. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction results showed that low frequency electrical stimulus significantly improved the neurological scores of the model rats, and increased angiopoietin-1/＇13e-2 mRNA expression. This demonstrates that low frequency electrical stimulation can ameliorate neurological function in rats with focal brain ischemia, potentially through regulation of angiopoietin-1/-13e-2 expression in the angiogenesis pathway.

Extracellular and cytoplasmic regions of LRIG1 play a negative role in EGFR activity: Findings of a radioligand-binding assay

Objective Leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 1(LRIG1) is a newly identified human gene that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR), which on combining with a ligand, can drive tumor growth. This study investigated the interaction between human LRIG1 and EGFR and attempted to delineate the functions of as well as the mechanisms used by the extracellular(ECD) and cytoplasmic(CPD) domains of the human LRIG1 protein to downregulate human EGFR signaling activity.Methods Two constructed chimeric eukaryotic expression vectors, pIRES2-EGFP-3XFLAG-LRIG1-ET and p3FLAG-LRIG1-TC, encoding the extracellular and transmembrane regions(LRIG1-ET) and the transmembrane and cytoplasmic regions(LRIG1-TC), respectively, and the plasmid p3XFLAG-CMV-9-LRIG1 encoding full-length LRIG1(LRIG1-FL) were transfected into the human glioma cell line U251 or primary astrocytoma cells by using liposomes. The number and affinity of cell surface EGFR on transfected cells was determined by ^(125)I-EGF binding assay. Results The dissociation constant(KD) values for EGFR were higher, and the maximum increase was observed in the cells transfected into LRIG1-ET(1.36 folds). The number of maximal binding sites(Bmax) of the receptors was decreased in all transfected cells; the maximum decrease was noted in the cells transfected into LRIG1-FL(40.05%).Conclusion Both the ECD and CPD of LRIG1 are important to negate EGFR signaling. The ECD may interfere with the binding between EGFR and its ligand and facilitate the functions of CPD. The CPD may, when brought in proximity to EGFR, enhance receptor degradation. These two mechanisms can contribute to the downregulation of EGFR-mediated signaling by LRIG1.

表皮生长因子蛛毒素受体7次跨膜结构域1通过血管内皮生长因子信号通路调控胃癌迁移的机制研究

目的探究表皮生长因子蛛毒素受体7次跨膜结构域1(ADGRL4)通过血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)信号通路调控胃癌迁移的机制。方法将正常胃黏膜上皮细胞GES⁃1、胃癌细胞SGC⁃7901、HGC⁃27、Hs⁃746T传代培养后,检测ADGRL4表达量。将胃癌SGC⁃7901细胞分为对照组、过表达组、沉默组。对照组转染空载体,过表达组转染ADGRL4上调质粒,沉默组转染ADGRL4沉默质粒。分析并比较3组胃癌细胞侵袭、迁移数及VEGF信号通路蛋白表达量。结果与正常胃黏膜上皮细胞GES⁃1比较,胃癌细胞SGC⁃7901、HGC⁃27、Hs⁃746T中ADGRL4表达量均上升(P<0.05);与胃癌细胞HGC⁃27、Hs⁃746T比较,胃癌细胞SGC⁃7901中ADGRL4表达量较高(P<0.05),故选择SGC⁃7901进行后续实验。与对照组比较,过表达组ADGRL4表达量上升,沉默组ADGRL4表达量下降(P<0.05);与过表达组比较,沉默组ADGRL4表达量下降(P<0.05),说明ADGRL4转染成功。与对照组比较,过表达组细胞侵袭数、迁移数、基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)⁃2、MMP⁃9、VEGF、血管内皮生长因子受体⁃2(VEGFR⁃2)表达量上升,E⁃钙黏蛋白(E⁃cadherin)表达量下降,沉默组细胞侵袭数、迁移数、MMP⁃2、MMP⁃9、VEGF、VEGFR⁃2表达量下降,E⁃cadherin表达量上升(P<0.05);与过表达组比较,沉默组细胞侵袭数、迁移数、MMP⁃2、MMP⁃9、VEGF、VEGFR⁃2表达量下降,E⁃cadherin表达量上升(P<0.05)。结论胃癌细胞经下调ADGRL4干预后,侵袭、迁移数减少,迁移、侵袭相关蛋白表达量得到调节,其机制可能与VEGF通路受到抑制有关。

血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平与急性STEMI患者冠状动脉高血栓负荷的关系

目的探讨血清可溶性信号肽-CUB-表皮生长因子样结构域蛋白1(SCUBE1)、脂蛋白磷脂酶A2(Lp-PLA2)与急性ST段抬高型心肌梗死(STEMI)患者冠状动脉高血栓负荷(HTB)的关系。方法选取126例急性STEMI患者(急性STEMI组),根据血栓分级分为HTB患者57例和非HTB患者69例;另选取87名健康体检者为对照组。用酶联免疫吸附法检测血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2;用多因素Logistic回归分析急性STEMI患者冠状动脉HTB的影响因素;用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平对急性STEMI患者冠状动脉HTB的预测价值。结果急性STEMI组血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平高于对照组(P均<0.05)。HTB患者年龄、吸烟比例、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇、白细胞计数、SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平高于非HTB患者(P均<0.05),两者性别、基础疾病、罪犯血管、Gensini评分、左室射血分数比较差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,年龄增加、吸烟和血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平升高为急性STEMI患者冠状动脉HTB的独立危险因素(P均<0.05)。ROC曲线分析显示,血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平联合预测急性STEMI患者冠状动脉HTB的曲线下面积为0.874,大于二者单独预测的0.794、0.791(P均<0.05)。结论急性STEMI患者血清SCUBE1、Lp-PLA2水平升高与冠状动脉HTB密切相关,二者联合检测对急性STEMI患者冠状动脉HTB的预测价值较高。

非小细胞肺癌组织AIP1、EDIL3表达变化观察

目的观察非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)组织凋亡信号调节激酶1-相互作用蛋白1(AIP1)、表皮生长因子样结构域3(EDIL3)表达变化,分析其与微血管密度(MVD)、临床病理特征及预后的关系,为NSCLC的靶向治疗提供新的干预靶点。方法纳入155例NSCLC患者,免疫组织化学法检测癌组织和癌旁组织中AIP1、EDIL3蛋白,Weidner法检测癌组织MVD。比较不同AIP1、EDIL3表达的NSCLC患者MVD值及不同临床病理特征NSCLC患者癌组织AIP1、EDIL3表达水平。Kaplan-Meier生存曲线分析不同AIP1、EDIL3表达的NSCLC患者生存情况,多因素Cox回归分析NSCLC患者预后的影响因素。结果与癌旁组织比较,NSCLC癌组织中EDIL3阳性表达率高、AIP1阳性表达率低(P均<0.05)。不同分化程度、淋巴结转移、肿瘤直径、TNM分期的NSCLC患者癌组织中AIP1、EDIL3蛋白阳性表达率比较,P均<0.05。AIP1阳性表达的NSCLC患者癌组织MVD值低于AIP1阴性表达者(P<0.05),EDIL3阳性表达的NSCLC患者癌组织MVD值高于EDIL3阴性表达者(P<0.05)。EDIL3阳性表达的NSCLC患者3年总生存(OS)率低于EDIL3阴性表达者(P<0.05),AIP1阳性表达的NSCLC患者3年OS率高于AIP1阴性表达者(P<0.05)。淋巴结转移、TNM分期ⅢA期、EDIL3阳性表达是NSCLC患者预后不良的危险因素(P均<0.05),AIP1阳性表达是保护因素(P<0.05)。结论NSCLC癌组织中AIP1阳性表达率降低,EDIL3阳性表达率升高;癌组织中AIP1、EDIL3阳性表达率与MVD、分化程度、淋巴结转移、肿瘤直径、TNM分期有关,是NSCLC预后不良的影响因素。

Effect of endothelial PAS domain protein 1 and hypoxia inducible factor 1~ on vascular endothelial growth factor expression in human pancreatic carcinoma

Background Transcription factors hypoxia inducible factor 1α （HIF 1α） and endothelial PAS domain protein 1 （EPAS1） promote the transcription of vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF）. VEGF enhances angiogenesis and vascular permeability of tumours, which promotes tumour growth and facilitates entry of cancer cells into blood circulation and metastasizing. This study examined whether HIF 1α and EPAS1 stimulated angiogenesis through activation of VEGF in human pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Specimens from pancreatic carcinoma and healthy parts of same pancreas were taken from 60 patients. Real time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction estimated expression of HIF 1α, EPAS1, and VEGF mRNAs. Western blotting and immunohistochemical, streptavidin peroxidase method assessed expression of HIF 1α, EPAS1, and VEGF proteins. Microvessel density （MVD） was assessed. Results Highly significant increases in expression of EPAS1, VEGF, and MVD were found in pancreatic carcinoma tissue but not in normal pancreatic tissue： VEGF at mRNA and protein levels （t=17.32, P=-0.0001; t=98.41, P=0.0001）; EPAS1 protein level （t=22.51, P=0.0001）. Expression of HIF la was similar in pancreatic carcinoma and normal pancreatic tissues at both mRNA and protein levels. Significant correlations were observed between EPAS1 and VEGF （r=0.736, P=0.0041）, between VEGF and MVD （r=0.858, P=0.0001）, and between EPAS1 and MVD （r=0.641, P=0.0003）. No significant correlations were observed between HIF la and VEGF, or between HIF 1α and MVD. MVD and expression of EPAS1 and VEGF were significantly related with TNM staging, so was EPASI and VEGF with size of tumour. Conclusions EPAS1 and VEGF, but not HIFla, are overexpressed in pancreatic carcinoma. The expression of EPAS1 is correlated with that of VEGF and MVD. EPAS1 may be involved in the angiogenesis of pancreatic carcinoma by upregulating the expression of VEGE Targeting EPAS1 may be a new method of antiangiogenic tumour therapy for pancreatic carcinoma.

炎症性肠病相关肠纤维化的分子机制研究进展

炎症性肠病(inflammatory bowel disease,IBD)主要包括克罗恩病(Crohn′s disease,CD)和溃疡性结肠炎(ulcerative colitis,UC),是一种病因和发病机制至今尚不十分明确的非特异性肠道疾病,肠纤维化是IBD的常见并发症,可同时发生在UC和CD中,也是其大多数长期并发症的基础,往往形成不可逆的脏器病理生理改变,严重影响IBD患者的预后。本文根据近年来国内外关于IBD肠纤维化发生机制的研究,对其发生过程中可能涉及到的细胞因子或分子途径作一综述。

血管性血友病因子、肾损伤分子-1、肝细胞生长因子在急性肾损伤患者中的表达及与预后相关性

目的:分析血管性血友病因子(vWF)、肾损伤分子-1(KIM-1)、肝细胞生长因子(HGF)在急性肾损伤患者中的表达及与预后相关性。方法:选取2020年01月—2022年12月我院收治的125例急性肾损伤患者为研究对象,作为研究组,另外选取70例健康无疾病的体检者作为对照组。观察各组vWF、KIM-1、HGF水平,分析与预后的相关性。结果:与对照组相比,研究组APACHEⅡ评分、SOFA评分较高(P<0.05)。与Ⅰ期患者相比,Ⅱ期、Ⅲ期患者vWF、KIM-1、HGF表达水平逐渐升高(P<0.05)。与存活患者相比,死亡患者vWF、KIM-1、HGF表达水平较高(P<0.05)。vWF、KIM-1、HGF与预后呈正相关(P<0.05)。Logistic回归分析显示,肺部感染、APACHEⅡ评分、SOFA评分、氧合指数、Scr、BUN、eGFR、动脉血乳酸、vWF、KIM-1、HGF为影响急性肾损伤患者预后的危险因素。结论:vWF、KIM-1、HGF在急性肾损伤患者体内表达水平较高,且随着病情严重程度的增加,KIM-1、HGF水平逐渐升高,KIM-1、HGF与不良预后呈正相关,为急性肾损伤的危险因素。