Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA)at the pressure points Zu San Li(ST36),San Yin Jiao(SP6)and Liang Men(ST21)on platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)and the ultrastructure of mitochondria in rats...Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA)at the pressure points Zu San Li(ST36),San Yin Jiao(SP6)and Liang Men(ST21)on platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)and the ultrastructure of mitochondria in rats with diabetic gastroparesis(DGP).Methods Sixty Sprague Dawley(SD)rats were randomly separated into a normal control group(NC,n=10)and a modeling group(n=50).Rats in the modeling group received an injection of 2%streptozotocin(STZ)and a high-fat and highglucose diet for eight weeks to establish a DGP rat model.At the same time,blood glucose and a general symptom score were recorded every week.After modeling,30 successfully modeled rats were randomly separated into the following groups:the DGP group(n=10),the EA group(n=10)and the metoclopramide(MP)group(n=10).After three weeks of intervention,the gastrointestinal propulsive rate was measured by measuring the optical density(OD).The concentration of Ca2+was determined by fluorescence immunoassay,and levels of serum insulin(INS)and PDGF were determined by ELISA.The ultrastructure of mitochondria was observed with transmission electron microscopy.Results(1)After intervention,levels of blood glucose and the general symptom score were greatly decreased in the EA group compared to the DGP group(P<0.01).Compared with the DGP group,the gastric emptying rate and the intestinal propulsive rate of the EA group was significantly improved(P<0.01),and there was no statistically significant difference between the EA and the NC groups.(2)Compared with the NC group,the levels of INS in the DGP group markedly decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference of INS levels between the EA and the MP roups.(3)Compared with the DGP group,theconcentration of Ca2+in the EA and the MP groups significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05,respectively).(4)Compared with the NC group,the average OD of PDGF in the DGP group was significantly higher(P<0.01).Compared with the DGP group,levels of PDGF in the EA group increased significantly(P<0.01).(5)There were abundant mitochondria with a clear structure and complete cristae in the NC group.However,in the DGP group,mitochondria were severely swollen,partly vacuolated,and cristae were either fractured,absent,or shortened.In the EA group,mitochondria were slightly swollen,with clear cristae.Conclusions Electroacupuncture at the points Zu San Li(ST36),San Yin Jiao(SP6)and Liang Men(ST21)may improve gastric motility in DGP by up-regulating the amount of PDGF and improving the ultrastructure of mitochondria.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the expression of platelet-derived endothelial growth factor(PDGF) and its effect in angiogenesis in endometrial cancer(EC),in order to investigate the mechanism of tumorigenesis and lay a fou...Objective:To investigate the expression of platelet-derived endothelial growth factor(PDGF) and its effect in angiogenesis in endometrial cancer(EC),in order to investigate the mechanism of tumorigenesis and lay a foundation for the management of EC.Methods:We selected 40 cases with EC,20 endometrium,and 20 normal endometrium.All specimens were stained immunohistochemically for CD34 and PDGF identified immunohistochemically with specific antibodies.Results:The expression of PDGF was significantly higher in EC than normal endometrium and atypical hyperplasia of endometrium(P < 0.05),however,no significant difference was found between normal endometrium and atypical hyperplasia of endometrium(P > 0.05).The expression of PDGF was lower in well differentiated than moderately and poorly differentiated EC(P < 0.05).In cases with muscular invasion tumors,it was higher than in normal endometrium(P < 0.05).After Spearman correlation analysis,MVD was significantly influenced by PDGF,r = 0.848(P = 0.000).Conclusion:There was positive correlation between microvessel density(MVD) and PDGF in earlier stage of EC,it illustrate that PDGF may take part in angiogenesis of EC.展开更多
This review highlights therapeutic agents from recent cancer therapeutic trials showing the greatest potential for further clinical use for sunitinib in the near future. In fact, sunitinib is one of multi-tyrosine kin...This review highlights therapeutic agents from recent cancer therapeutic trials showing the greatest potential for further clinical use for sunitinib in the near future. In fact, sunitinib is one of multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors;tyrosine kinases are enzymes, which transfer phosphate groups from ATP to the hydroxyl group of tyrosine residues on signal transduction molecules. Phosphorylation of signal transduction molecules, in turn, induces dramatic changes in tumor growth, including activation of angiogenesis and DNA synthesis. Therefore, sustain efforts have been directed for developing inhibitors for angiogenesis, which is the marginal process for tumor growth and development through targeting TKs. Almost if not all angiogenesis inhibitors target the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway.展开更多
Background and aim:a-complex protein-2(aCP2)encoded by the poly(rC)binding protein 2(PCBP2)gene is responsible for the accumulation of type I collagen in fibrotic livers.In this study,we silenced the PCBP2 gene using ...Background and aim:a-complex protein-2(aCP2)encoded by the poly(rC)binding protein 2(PCBP2)gene is responsible for the accumulation of type I collagen in fibrotic livers.In this study,we silenced the PCBP2 gene using a small interfering RNA(siRNA)to reverse alcohol-and cytokine-induced profibrogenic effects on hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).Methods:Primary rat HSCs and the HSC-T6 cell line were used as fibrogenic models to mimic the initiation and perpetuation stages of fibrogenesis,respectively.We previously found that a PCBP2 siRNA,which efficiently silences expression of aCP2,reduces the stability of type I collagen mRNA.We investigated the effects of the PCBP2 siRNA on cell proliferation and migration.Expression of type I collagen in HSCs was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR and western blotting.In addition,we evaluated the effects of the PCBP2 siRNA on apoptosis and the cell cycle.Results:PCBP2 siRNA reversed multiple alcohol-and cytokine-induced profibrogenic effects on primary rat HSCs and HSC-T6 cells.The PCBP2 siRNA also reversed alcohol-and cytokine-induced accumulation of type I collagen as well as cell proliferation and migration.Moreover,the combination of LY2109761,a transforming growth factor-b1 inhibitor,and the PCBP2 siRNA exerted a synergistic inhibitive effect on the accumulation of type I collagen in HSCs.Conclusions:Silencing of PCBP2 using siRNA could be a potential therapeutic strategy for alcoholic liver fibrosis.展开更多
Objective: Cancer stromal fibroblasts are important members of the cancer microenvironment. In this study, we determined the effect of sunitinib, a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, on the primary human colon...Objective: Cancer stromal fibroblasts are important members of the cancer microenvironment. In this study, we determined the effect of sunitinib, a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, on the primary human colonic fibroblasts. Methods: Cell cycle analysis and cell proliferation assays were performed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of sunitinib in vitro. Western-blot analysis was performed to evaluate variations in the levels of phosphorylated plateletderived growth factor receptor β (PDGFR-β), Akt, and ERK proteins. Co-injection of SW620 cells and colonic fibreblasts in nude mice was employed to test anti-growth efficacy in vivo. Results: Sunitinib was found to effectively inhibit the growth of primary colonic fibroblasts. Low-dose sunitinib blocked the PDGF-BB-induced cell proliferation and PDGFR-β signaling. Co-injection of SW620 cells and colonic fibroblasts in nude mice generated greater tumor volumes than single injection of SW620 cells. Sunitinib treatment inhibited the SW620 cell+colonic fibroblast tumor growth more effectively than treatment of 5-fluorouracil. Conclusions: Sunitinib mesylate inhibited the proliferation of primary human colonic fibroblasts through target-inhibited PDGFR signaling in vitro and in vivo.展开更多
基金the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81774431)the Open Fund of the Domestic First-class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine(No.2018ZYX35)Innovation Project of Graduate Students of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine(No.2018CX06).
文摘Objective To observe the effect of electroacupuncture(EA)at the pressure points Zu San Li(ST36),San Yin Jiao(SP6)and Liang Men(ST21)on platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)and the ultrastructure of mitochondria in rats with diabetic gastroparesis(DGP).Methods Sixty Sprague Dawley(SD)rats were randomly separated into a normal control group(NC,n=10)and a modeling group(n=50).Rats in the modeling group received an injection of 2%streptozotocin(STZ)and a high-fat and highglucose diet for eight weeks to establish a DGP rat model.At the same time,blood glucose and a general symptom score were recorded every week.After modeling,30 successfully modeled rats were randomly separated into the following groups:the DGP group(n=10),the EA group(n=10)and the metoclopramide(MP)group(n=10).After three weeks of intervention,the gastrointestinal propulsive rate was measured by measuring the optical density(OD).The concentration of Ca2+was determined by fluorescence immunoassay,and levels of serum insulin(INS)and PDGF were determined by ELISA.The ultrastructure of mitochondria was observed with transmission electron microscopy.Results(1)After intervention,levels of blood glucose and the general symptom score were greatly decreased in the EA group compared to the DGP group(P<0.01).Compared with the DGP group,the gastric emptying rate and the intestinal propulsive rate of the EA group was significantly improved(P<0.01),and there was no statistically significant difference between the EA and the NC groups.(2)Compared with the NC group,the levels of INS in the DGP group markedly decreased(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference of INS levels between the EA and the MP roups.(3)Compared with the DGP group,theconcentration of Ca2+in the EA and the MP groups significantly increased(P<0.01,P<0.05,respectively).(4)Compared with the NC group,the average OD of PDGF in the DGP group was significantly higher(P<0.01).Compared with the DGP group,levels of PDGF in the EA group increased significantly(P<0.01).(5)There were abundant mitochondria with a clear structure and complete cristae in the NC group.However,in the DGP group,mitochondria were severely swollen,partly vacuolated,and cristae were either fractured,absent,or shortened.In the EA group,mitochondria were slightly swollen,with clear cristae.Conclusions Electroacupuncture at the points Zu San Li(ST36),San Yin Jiao(SP6)and Liang Men(ST21)may improve gastric motility in DGP by up-regulating the amount of PDGF and improving the ultrastructure of mitochondria.
文摘Objective:To investigate the expression of platelet-derived endothelial growth factor(PDGF) and its effect in angiogenesis in endometrial cancer(EC),in order to investigate the mechanism of tumorigenesis and lay a foundation for the management of EC.Methods:We selected 40 cases with EC,20 endometrium,and 20 normal endometrium.All specimens were stained immunohistochemically for CD34 and PDGF identified immunohistochemically with specific antibodies.Results:The expression of PDGF was significantly higher in EC than normal endometrium and atypical hyperplasia of endometrium(P < 0.05),however,no significant difference was found between normal endometrium and atypical hyperplasia of endometrium(P > 0.05).The expression of PDGF was lower in well differentiated than moderately and poorly differentiated EC(P < 0.05).In cases with muscular invasion tumors,it was higher than in normal endometrium(P < 0.05).After Spearman correlation analysis,MVD was significantly influenced by PDGF,r = 0.848(P = 0.000).Conclusion:There was positive correlation between microvessel density(MVD) and PDGF in earlier stage of EC,it illustrate that PDGF may take part in angiogenesis of EC.
文摘This review highlights therapeutic agents from recent cancer therapeutic trials showing the greatest potential for further clinical use for sunitinib in the near future. In fact, sunitinib is one of multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitors;tyrosine kinases are enzymes, which transfer phosphate groups from ATP to the hydroxyl group of tyrosine residues on signal transduction molecules. Phosphorylation of signal transduction molecules, in turn, induces dramatic changes in tumor growth, including activation of angiogenesis and DNA synthesis. Therefore, sustain efforts have been directed for developing inhibitors for angiogenesis, which is the marginal process for tumor growth and development through targeting TKs. Almost if not all angiogenesis inhibitors target the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway.
基金This work was supported by an award(1R01AA021510)from the National Institutes of Health.
文摘Background and aim:a-complex protein-2(aCP2)encoded by the poly(rC)binding protein 2(PCBP2)gene is responsible for the accumulation of type I collagen in fibrotic livers.In this study,we silenced the PCBP2 gene using a small interfering RNA(siRNA)to reverse alcohol-and cytokine-induced profibrogenic effects on hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).Methods:Primary rat HSCs and the HSC-T6 cell line were used as fibrogenic models to mimic the initiation and perpetuation stages of fibrogenesis,respectively.We previously found that a PCBP2 siRNA,which efficiently silences expression of aCP2,reduces the stability of type I collagen mRNA.We investigated the effects of the PCBP2 siRNA on cell proliferation and migration.Expression of type I collagen in HSCs was analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR and western blotting.In addition,we evaluated the effects of the PCBP2 siRNA on apoptosis and the cell cycle.Results:PCBP2 siRNA reversed multiple alcohol-and cytokine-induced profibrogenic effects on primary rat HSCs and HSC-T6 cells.The PCBP2 siRNA also reversed alcohol-and cytokine-induced accumulation of type I collagen as well as cell proliferation and migration.Moreover,the combination of LY2109761,a transforming growth factor-b1 inhibitor,and the PCBP2 siRNA exerted a synergistic inhibitive effect on the accumulation of type I collagen in HSCs.Conclusions:Silencing of PCBP2 using siRNA could be a potential therapeutic strategy for alcoholic liver fibrosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81071801 and 81272455)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.R2100071)
文摘Objective: Cancer stromal fibroblasts are important members of the cancer microenvironment. In this study, we determined the effect of sunitinib, a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, on the primary human colonic fibroblasts. Methods: Cell cycle analysis and cell proliferation assays were performed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of sunitinib in vitro. Western-blot analysis was performed to evaluate variations in the levels of phosphorylated plateletderived growth factor receptor β (PDGFR-β), Akt, and ERK proteins. Co-injection of SW620 cells and colonic fibreblasts in nude mice was employed to test anti-growth efficacy in vivo. Results: Sunitinib was found to effectively inhibit the growth of primary colonic fibroblasts. Low-dose sunitinib blocked the PDGF-BB-induced cell proliferation and PDGFR-β signaling. Co-injection of SW620 cells and colonic fibroblasts in nude mice generated greater tumor volumes than single injection of SW620 cells. Sunitinib treatment inhibited the SW620 cell+colonic fibroblast tumor growth more effectively than treatment of 5-fluorouracil. Conclusions: Sunitinib mesylate inhibited the proliferation of primary human colonic fibroblasts through target-inhibited PDGFR signaling in vitro and in vivo.