Background:Drug resistance is the main factor contributing to cancer recurrence and poor prognosis.Exploration of drug resistance-related mechanisms and effective therapeutic targets are the aim of molecular targeted ...Background:Drug resistance is the main factor contributing to cancer recurrence and poor prognosis.Exploration of drug resistance-related mechanisms and effective therapeutic targets are the aim of molecular targeted therapy.In our study,the role of long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)AFAP1-AS1 in gemcitabine resistance and related mechanisms were explored in cervical cancer cells.Methods:Gemcitabine-resistant cervical cancer cell lines HT-3-Gem and SW756-Gem were constructed using the gemcitabine concentration gradient method.The overall survival rates and recurrence-free survival rates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis.The interaction was verified through a Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and a Biotinylated RNA pull-down assay.Cell proliferation ability was assessed through methyl-thiazolyl-tetrazolium(MTT),soft agar,and colony formation experiments.Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected byflow cytometry.Results:Up-regulation of AFAP1-AS1 in cervical cancer predicted a poor prognosis.Besides,patients in the gemcitabine-resistance group had higher levels of AFAP1-AS1 than the gemcitabine-sensitive group.AFAP1-AS1 promoted tumor growth and induced gemcitabine tolerance of cervical cancer cells.In addition,AFAP1-AS1 mediated epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)expression by serving as a molecular sponge for microRNA-7a-5p(miR-7-5p).This present study also proved that the knockdown of EGFR or overexpression of miR-7a-5p abolished the accelerative role of AFAP1-AS1 overexpression in cancer progression and gemcitabine tolerance.Conclusions:In general,the AFAP1-AS1/miR-7-5p/EGFR axis was tightly related to the progression and gemcitabine tolerance of cervical cancer,providing potential targets for the management of cervical cancer.展开更多
AIM To investigate the mechanism by which hepatitis C virus(HCV) core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation regulates the interferon(IFN) signaling pathway.METHODS HCV-1 b core protein was exogenously expressed in...AIM To investigate the mechanism by which hepatitis C virus(HCV) core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation regulates the interferon(IFN) signaling pathway.METHODS HCV-1 b core protein was exogenously expressed in Huh7 cells using pc DNA3.1(+) vector. The expression of mi R-93-5 p and interferon receptor 1(IFNAR1) was measured using quantitative reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction and Western blot. The protein expression and phosphorylation level of STAT1 were evaluated by Western blot. The overexpression and silencing of mi R-93-5 p and IFNAR1 were performed using mi R-93-5 p agomir and antagomir, and pc DNA3.1-IFNAR1 and IFNAR1 si RNA, respectively. Luciferase assay was used to identify whether IFNAR1 is a target of mi R-93-5 p. Cellular experiments were also conducted.RESULTS Serum mi R-93-5 p level was increased in patients with HCV-1 b infection and decreased to normal level after HCV-1 b clearance, but persistently increased in those with pegylated interferon-α resistance, compared with healthy subjects. Serum mi R-93-5 p expression had an AUC value of 0.8359 in distinguishing patients with pegylated interferon-α resistance from those with pegylated interferon-α sensitivity. HCV-1 b core protein increased mi R-93-5 p expression and induced inactivation of the IFN signaling pathway in Huh7 cells. Furthermore, IFNAR1 was identified as a direct target of mi R-93-5 p, and IFNAR1 restore could rescue mi R-93-5 p-reduced STAT1 phosphorylation, suggesting that the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates the IFN signaling pathway.CONCLUSION HCV-1 b core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation inhibits the IFN signaling pathway by directly targeting IFNAR1, and the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates STAT1 phosphorylation. This axis may be a potential therapeutic target for HCV-1 b infection.展开更多
Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in t...Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in the production and maintenance of hyperalgesia and allodynia.The present study was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists between estrogen and NMDAR1 in peripheral nerve pain.A chronic sciatic nerve constriction injury model of chronic neuropathic pain was established in rats.These rats were then subcutaneously injected with 17β-estradiol,the NMDAR1 antagonist D（-）-2-amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid（AP-5）,or both once daily for 15 days.Compared with injured drug na？ve rats,rats with chronic sciatic nerve injury that were administered estradiol showed a lower paw withdrawal mechanical threshold and a shorter paw withdrawal thermal latency,indicating increased sensitivity to mechanical and thermal pain.Estrogen administration was also associated with increased expression of NMDAR1 immunoreactivity（as assessed by immunohistochemistry） and protein（as determined by western blot assay） in spinal dorsal root ganglia.This 17β-estradiol-induced increase in NMDAR1 expression was blocked by co-administration with AP-5,whereas AP-5 alone did not affect NMDAR1 expression.These results suggest that 17β-estradiol administration significantly reduced mechanical and thermal pain thresholds in rats with chronic constriction of the sciatic nerve,and that the mechanism for this increased sensitivity may be related to the upregulation of NMDAR1 expression in dorsal root ganglia.展开更多
This study investigated the modulatory effect of synthetic cannabinoids WIN55,212-2 on 5-HT3 receptor-activated currents (I5-HT3) in cultured rat trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique...This study investigated the modulatory effect of synthetic cannabinoids WIN55,212-2 on 5-HT3 receptor-activated currents (I5-HT3) in cultured rat trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique. The results showed that: (1) The majority of examined neurons (78.70%) were sensitive to 5-HT (3–300 μmol/L). 5-HT induced inward currents in a concentration-dependent manner and the currents were blocked by ICS 205-930 (1 μmol/L), a selective antagonist of the 5-HT3 receptor; (2) Pre-application of WIN55,212-2 (0.01–1 μmol/L) significantly inhibited I5-HT3 reversibly in concentration-dependent and voltage-independent manners. The concentra-tion-response curve of 5-HT3 receptor was shifted downward by WIN55,212-2 without any change of the threshold value. The EC50 values of two curves were very close (17.5±4.5) mmol/L vs. (15.2±4.5) mmol/L and WIN55,212-2 decreased the maximal amplitude of I5-HT3 by (48.65±4.15)%; (3) Neither AM281, a selective CB1 receptor antagonist, nor AM630, a selective CB2 receptor antagonist reversed the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2; (4) When WIN55,212-2 was given from 15 to 120 s before 5-HT application, inhibitory effect was gradually increased and the maximal inhibition took place at 90 s, and the inhibition remained at the same level after 90 s. We are led to concluded that-WIN55,212-2 inhibited I5-HT3 significantly and neither CB1 receptor antagonist nor CB2 receptor antagonist could reverse the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2. Moreover, WIN55,212-2 is not an open channel blocker (OCB) of 5-HT3 receptor. WIN55,212-2 significantly inhibited 5-HT-activated currents in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2 is probably new one of peripheral analgesic mechanisms of WIN55,212-2, but the mechanism by which WIN55,212-2 inhibits I5-HT3 warrants further investigation.展开更多
5-HT_(1A)receptor is associated with a variety of pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders.Accordingly,we have synthesized a new 5-HT_(1A) receptor ligand(HYNIC-MPP4)and labeled it with^(99m)Tc using N-(2-hydroxy...5-HT_(1A)receptor is associated with a variety of pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders.Accordingly,we have synthesized a new 5-HT_(1A) receptor ligand(HYNIC-MPP4)and labeled it with^(99m)Tc using N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid(HEDTA)as coligand.^(99m)Tc-HEDTA/HYNIC-MPP4 was prepared under pH 6 at room temperature.Biodistribution of^(99m)Tc-HEDTA/HYNIC-MPP4 in normal mice showed that this complex had moderate brain uptake(0.60%ID·g^(-1)at 2 min p.i.)and good retention.The hippocampus had the highest radioactivity uptake at 2 min p.i.(1.84%ID·g^(-1)).The ratio of Hipp/CB was 3.1 at 2 min p.i.and increased to 4.4 at 60 min p.i.After blocking with 8-hydroxy-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin,the uptake of hippocampus was decreased significantly from 1.84%ID·g^(-1) to 0.53%ID·g^(-1) at 2 min p.i.,while the cerebellum had no significant decrease.This^(99m)Tc complex could be a potent agent for 5-HT_(1A) receptor imaging.展开更多
A series of novel 5-（trifluoromethyl）-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide derivatives（6a–6n, 7a, 7b, and 8a-8f）were synthesised by placing the amide bond at the 4-position of the pyrazole ring. These derivatives differed f...A series of novel 5-（trifluoromethyl）-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide derivatives（6a–6n, 7a, 7b, and 8a-8f）were synthesised by placing the amide bond at the 4-position of the pyrazole ring. These derivatives differed from the structure of chlorantraniliprole analogues with the amide bond at the 5-position of the pyrazole ring. Preliminary bioassay results revealed that a few title compounds exhibited good insecticidal activities against lepidopteran pests, such as Plutella xylostella, Mythimna separate, Heliothis armigera, and Ostrinia nubilalis. Some title compounds also elicited broad-spectrum insecticidal activities against dipterous insects including Culex pipiens pallens after altering the amide position. Similar to pyrazole-5-carboxamide analogues, compounds 6b and 6e showed 100% insecticidal activity against P. xylostella, C. pipiens pallens, and M. separate at concentrations of 200, 2, and 200 mg/m L, respectively.This finding suggested that 5-（trifluoromethyl）-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide derivatives are potential alternative insecticides for management of agriculture pests.展开更多
BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been identified to play important roles in the development and progression of various tumors,including gastric cancer(GC).However,the molecular role of lncRNAs in GC progres...BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been identified to play important roles in the development and progression of various tumors,including gastric cancer(GC).However,the molecular role of lncRNAs in GC progression remains unclear.AIM To investigate the differential expression of lncRNAs in human GC and elucidate the function and regulatory mechanism of LINC02407.METHODS The Cancer Genome Atlas database was used to investigate the involvement of lncRNAs in GC.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to estimate the relative expression level of LINC02407 in GC tissues and cells.Functional experiments including CCK8 assay,apoptosis assay,wound healing assay,and transwell assay were used to investigate the effect of LINC02407 on GC cells.Some microRNAs were predicted and verified via bioinformatics analysis and the luciferase reporter system.Predictive analysis and Western blot assay were used to analyze the expression of related proteins.RESULTS Many differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified in GC,and some of them including LINC02407 can affect the survival.LINC02407 was upregulated in tumor tissues compared with adjacent tissues.HGC-27 cells showed the highest LINC02407 expression and HaCaT cells exhibited the lowest expression.Different experiment groups were constructed using LINC02407 overexpressing plasmids and related siRNAs.The results of functional experiments showed that LINC02407 can promote the proliferation,migration,and invasion of GC cells but inhibit apoptosis.Luciferase reporter assay showed that hsa-miR-6845-5p and hsa-miR-4455 was downstream regulated by LINC02407.Western blot analysis showed that adhesion G protein-coupled receptor D1(ADGRD1)was regulated by the LINC02407-miR-6845-5p/miR-4455-ADGRD1 pathways.CONCLUSION LINC02407 plays a role in GC through the LINC02407-miR-6845-5p/miR-4455-ADGRD1 pathways,and thus,it may be an important oncogene and has potential value in GC diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
This brief review discusses the behavioral consequences of two pharmacologically selected lines of rats. Flinders Sensitive (FSL) and Flinders Resistant (FRL) Lines of rats were selected on the basis of differential h...This brief review discusses the behavioral consequences of two pharmacologically selected lines of rats. Flinders Sensitive (FSL) and Flinders Resistant (FRL) Lines of rats were selected on the basis of differential hypothermic and behavioral responses to the anticholinesterase, diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP). FSL rats are more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of cholinergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic agonists but less sensitive to the locomotor or stereotypic effects of dopamine agonists. FSL rats exhibit greater immobility in the forced swim test and reduced social interaction compared with FRL rats, but do not differ in saccharin intake, behavior in the elevated plus maze, or responses for rewarding brain self-stimulation. The exaggerated immobility and reduced social interaction are counteracted by chronic treatment with antidepressants. Because FSL rats were more sensitive to 5-HT1A receptor agonists, high (HDS) and low (LDS) 8-OH-DPATsensitive lines were selectively bred for differential hypothermic responses to the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, 8-hydroxy-2-(di-N-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT). HDS rats were also more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of oxotremorine, a cholinergic agonist, but selection for this response did not diverge with later selection. HDS rats exhibited greater immobility in the forced swim test than LDS rats and this correlated response could be seen early in selection (generation 3). HDS rats also showed reduced social interaction compared to LDS rats, but did not differ in behavior in the elevated plus maze. These findings confirm that selection for hypothermic responses to pharmacological agents do have behavioral consequences, notably the production of depressive-like phenotypes, which can be counteracted by chronic antidepressant treatment. Because increased 5-HT1A receptor sensitivity was common to both selected lines (FSL and HDS), neurobiological processes dependent on this receptor could contribute to the abnormal behaviors that manifest in these rat lines and thus suggesting a mechanism underlying depressive behaviors in humans. However, available human data are inconsistent with this hypothesis and suggest that other mechanisms underlie these behavioral abnormalities in HDS and FSL rats. These mechanisms as well as additional behavioral testing in these rat lines will be discussed.展开更多
文摘Background:Drug resistance is the main factor contributing to cancer recurrence and poor prognosis.Exploration of drug resistance-related mechanisms and effective therapeutic targets are the aim of molecular targeted therapy.In our study,the role of long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)AFAP1-AS1 in gemcitabine resistance and related mechanisms were explored in cervical cancer cells.Methods:Gemcitabine-resistant cervical cancer cell lines HT-3-Gem and SW756-Gem were constructed using the gemcitabine concentration gradient method.The overall survival rates and recurrence-free survival rates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis.The interaction was verified through a Dual-luciferase reporter gene assay and a Biotinylated RNA pull-down assay.Cell proliferation ability was assessed through methyl-thiazolyl-tetrazolium(MTT),soft agar,and colony formation experiments.Cell cycle and apoptosis were detected byflow cytometry.Results:Up-regulation of AFAP1-AS1 in cervical cancer predicted a poor prognosis.Besides,patients in the gemcitabine-resistance group had higher levels of AFAP1-AS1 than the gemcitabine-sensitive group.AFAP1-AS1 promoted tumor growth and induced gemcitabine tolerance of cervical cancer cells.In addition,AFAP1-AS1 mediated epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)expression by serving as a molecular sponge for microRNA-7a-5p(miR-7-5p).This present study also proved that the knockdown of EGFR or overexpression of miR-7a-5p abolished the accelerative role of AFAP1-AS1 overexpression in cancer progression and gemcitabine tolerance.Conclusions:In general,the AFAP1-AS1/miR-7-5p/EGFR axis was tightly related to the progression and gemcitabine tolerance of cervical cancer,providing potential targets for the management of cervical cancer.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81371849the TMMU Key Project for Clinical Research,No.2012XLC05
文摘AIM To investigate the mechanism by which hepatitis C virus(HCV) core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation regulates the interferon(IFN) signaling pathway.METHODS HCV-1 b core protein was exogenously expressed in Huh7 cells using pc DNA3.1(+) vector. The expression of mi R-93-5 p and interferon receptor 1(IFNAR1) was measured using quantitative reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction and Western blot. The protein expression and phosphorylation level of STAT1 were evaluated by Western blot. The overexpression and silencing of mi R-93-5 p and IFNAR1 were performed using mi R-93-5 p agomir and antagomir, and pc DNA3.1-IFNAR1 and IFNAR1 si RNA, respectively. Luciferase assay was used to identify whether IFNAR1 is a target of mi R-93-5 p. Cellular experiments were also conducted.RESULTS Serum mi R-93-5 p level was increased in patients with HCV-1 b infection and decreased to normal level after HCV-1 b clearance, but persistently increased in those with pegylated interferon-α resistance, compared with healthy subjects. Serum mi R-93-5 p expression had an AUC value of 0.8359 in distinguishing patients with pegylated interferon-α resistance from those with pegylated interferon-α sensitivity. HCV-1 b core protein increased mi R-93-5 p expression and induced inactivation of the IFN signaling pathway in Huh7 cells. Furthermore, IFNAR1 was identified as a direct target of mi R-93-5 p, and IFNAR1 restore could rescue mi R-93-5 p-reduced STAT1 phosphorylation, suggesting that the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates the IFN signaling pathway.CONCLUSION HCV-1 b core protein-induced mi R-93-5 p up-regulation inhibits the IFN signaling pathway by directly targeting IFNAR1, and the mi R-93-5 p-IFNAR1 axis regulates STAT1 phosphorylation. This axis may be a potential therapeutic target for HCV-1 b infection.
基金supported by the Youth Shihezi University Applied Basic Research Project of China,No.2015ZRKYQ-LH19
文摘Estrogen affects the generation and transmission of neuropathic pain,but the specific regulatory mechanism is still unclear.Activation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate acid receptor 1（NMDAR1） plays an important role in the production and maintenance of hyperalgesia and allodynia.The present study was conducted to determine whether a relationship exists between estrogen and NMDAR1 in peripheral nerve pain.A chronic sciatic nerve constriction injury model of chronic neuropathic pain was established in rats.These rats were then subcutaneously injected with 17β-estradiol,the NMDAR1 antagonist D（-）-2-amino-5-phosphonopentanoic acid（AP-5）,or both once daily for 15 days.Compared with injured drug na？ve rats,rats with chronic sciatic nerve injury that were administered estradiol showed a lower paw withdrawal mechanical threshold and a shorter paw withdrawal thermal latency,indicating increased sensitivity to mechanical and thermal pain.Estrogen administration was also associated with increased expression of NMDAR1 immunoreactivity（as assessed by immunohistochemistry） and protein（as determined by western blot assay） in spinal dorsal root ganglia.This 17β-estradiol-induced increase in NMDAR1 expression was blocked by co-administration with AP-5,whereas AP-5 alone did not affect NMDAR1 expression.These results suggest that 17β-estradiol administration significantly reduced mechanical and thermal pain thresholds in rats with chronic constriction of the sciatic nerve,and that the mechanism for this increased sensitivity may be related to the upregulation of NMDAR1 expression in dorsal root ganglia.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30271500)Science and Tech-nology Research Project Fund from the Department of Edu-cation of Hubei Province of China(No.B20115101)
文摘This study investigated the modulatory effect of synthetic cannabinoids WIN55,212-2 on 5-HT3 receptor-activated currents (I5-HT3) in cultured rat trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique. The results showed that: (1) The majority of examined neurons (78.70%) were sensitive to 5-HT (3–300 μmol/L). 5-HT induced inward currents in a concentration-dependent manner and the currents were blocked by ICS 205-930 (1 μmol/L), a selective antagonist of the 5-HT3 receptor; (2) Pre-application of WIN55,212-2 (0.01–1 μmol/L) significantly inhibited I5-HT3 reversibly in concentration-dependent and voltage-independent manners. The concentra-tion-response curve of 5-HT3 receptor was shifted downward by WIN55,212-2 without any change of the threshold value. The EC50 values of two curves were very close (17.5±4.5) mmol/L vs. (15.2±4.5) mmol/L and WIN55,212-2 decreased the maximal amplitude of I5-HT3 by (48.65±4.15)%; (3) Neither AM281, a selective CB1 receptor antagonist, nor AM630, a selective CB2 receptor antagonist reversed the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2; (4) When WIN55,212-2 was given from 15 to 120 s before 5-HT application, inhibitory effect was gradually increased and the maximal inhibition took place at 90 s, and the inhibition remained at the same level after 90 s. We are led to concluded that-WIN55,212-2 inhibited I5-HT3 significantly and neither CB1 receptor antagonist nor CB2 receptor antagonist could reverse the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2. Moreover, WIN55,212-2 is not an open channel blocker (OCB) of 5-HT3 receptor. WIN55,212-2 significantly inhibited 5-HT-activated currents in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2 is probably new one of peripheral analgesic mechanisms of WIN55,212-2, but the mechanism by which WIN55,212-2 inhibits I5-HT3 warrants further investigation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20401004)the Analysis and Test fund of Beijing Normal University
文摘5-HT_(1A)receptor is associated with a variety of pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric disorders.Accordingly,we have synthesized a new 5-HT_(1A) receptor ligand(HYNIC-MPP4)and labeled it with^(99m)Tc using N-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid(HEDTA)as coligand.^(99m)Tc-HEDTA/HYNIC-MPP4 was prepared under pH 6 at room temperature.Biodistribution of^(99m)Tc-HEDTA/HYNIC-MPP4 in normal mice showed that this complex had moderate brain uptake(0.60%ID·g^(-1)at 2 min p.i.)and good retention.The hippocampus had the highest radioactivity uptake at 2 min p.i.(1.84%ID·g^(-1)).The ratio of Hipp/CB was 3.1 at 2 min p.i.and increased to 4.4 at 60 min p.i.After blocking with 8-hydroxy-2-(dipropylamino)tetralin,the uptake of hippocampus was decreased significantly from 1.84%ID·g^(-1) to 0.53%ID·g^(-1) at 2 min p.i.,while the cerebellum had no significant decrease.This^(99m)Tc complex could be a potent agent for 5-HT_(1A) receptor imaging.
基金financially supported by the Key Technologies R&D Program (No. 2014BAD23B01)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21202025, 21372052)
文摘A series of novel 5-（trifluoromethyl）-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide derivatives（6a–6n, 7a, 7b, and 8a-8f）were synthesised by placing the amide bond at the 4-position of the pyrazole ring. These derivatives differed from the structure of chlorantraniliprole analogues with the amide bond at the 5-position of the pyrazole ring. Preliminary bioassay results revealed that a few title compounds exhibited good insecticidal activities against lepidopteran pests, such as Plutella xylostella, Mythimna separate, Heliothis armigera, and Ostrinia nubilalis. Some title compounds also elicited broad-spectrum insecticidal activities against dipterous insects including Culex pipiens pallens after altering the amide position. Similar to pyrazole-5-carboxamide analogues, compounds 6b and 6e showed 100% insecticidal activity against P. xylostella, C. pipiens pallens, and M. separate at concentrations of 200, 2, and 200 mg/m L, respectively.This finding suggested that 5-（trifluoromethyl）-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide derivatives are potential alternative insecticides for management of agriculture pests.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province,No.20160101028JCthe Special Funds of Provincial Strategic Adjustment of Economic Structure to Guide in Jilin Province,No.2014G074
文摘BACKGROUND Long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)have been identified to play important roles in the development and progression of various tumors,including gastric cancer(GC).However,the molecular role of lncRNAs in GC progression remains unclear.AIM To investigate the differential expression of lncRNAs in human GC and elucidate the function and regulatory mechanism of LINC02407.METHODS The Cancer Genome Atlas database was used to investigate the involvement of lncRNAs in GC.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to estimate the relative expression level of LINC02407 in GC tissues and cells.Functional experiments including CCK8 assay,apoptosis assay,wound healing assay,and transwell assay were used to investigate the effect of LINC02407 on GC cells.Some microRNAs were predicted and verified via bioinformatics analysis and the luciferase reporter system.Predictive analysis and Western blot assay were used to analyze the expression of related proteins.RESULTS Many differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified in GC,and some of them including LINC02407 can affect the survival.LINC02407 was upregulated in tumor tissues compared with adjacent tissues.HGC-27 cells showed the highest LINC02407 expression and HaCaT cells exhibited the lowest expression.Different experiment groups were constructed using LINC02407 overexpressing plasmids and related siRNAs.The results of functional experiments showed that LINC02407 can promote the proliferation,migration,and invasion of GC cells but inhibit apoptosis.Luciferase reporter assay showed that hsa-miR-6845-5p and hsa-miR-4455 was downstream regulated by LINC02407.Western blot analysis showed that adhesion G protein-coupled receptor D1(ADGRD1)was regulated by the LINC02407-miR-6845-5p/miR-4455-ADGRD1 pathways.CONCLUSION LINC02407 plays a role in GC through the LINC02407-miR-6845-5p/miR-4455-ADGRD1 pathways,and thus,it may be an important oncogene and has potential value in GC diagnosis and treatment.
文摘This brief review discusses the behavioral consequences of two pharmacologically selected lines of rats. Flinders Sensitive (FSL) and Flinders Resistant (FRL) Lines of rats were selected on the basis of differential hypothermic and behavioral responses to the anticholinesterase, diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP). FSL rats are more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of cholinergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic agonists but less sensitive to the locomotor or stereotypic effects of dopamine agonists. FSL rats exhibit greater immobility in the forced swim test and reduced social interaction compared with FRL rats, but do not differ in saccharin intake, behavior in the elevated plus maze, or responses for rewarding brain self-stimulation. The exaggerated immobility and reduced social interaction are counteracted by chronic treatment with antidepressants. Because FSL rats were more sensitive to 5-HT1A receptor agonists, high (HDS) and low (LDS) 8-OH-DPATsensitive lines were selectively bred for differential hypothermic responses to the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, 8-hydroxy-2-(di-N-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT). HDS rats were also more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of oxotremorine, a cholinergic agonist, but selection for this response did not diverge with later selection. HDS rats exhibited greater immobility in the forced swim test than LDS rats and this correlated response could be seen early in selection (generation 3). HDS rats also showed reduced social interaction compared to LDS rats, but did not differ in behavior in the elevated plus maze. These findings confirm that selection for hypothermic responses to pharmacological agents do have behavioral consequences, notably the production of depressive-like phenotypes, which can be counteracted by chronic antidepressant treatment. Because increased 5-HT1A receptor sensitivity was common to both selected lines (FSL and HDS), neurobiological processes dependent on this receptor could contribute to the abnormal behaviors that manifest in these rat lines and thus suggesting a mechanism underlying depressive behaviors in humans. However, available human data are inconsistent with this hypothesis and suggest that other mechanisms underlie these behavioral abnormalities in HDS and FSL rats. These mechanisms as well as additional behavioral testing in these rat lines will be discussed.
