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
Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotro...Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)are believed to be associated with the neurotoxic effects of Aβpeptide.To investigate the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effects of BDNF on Aβ_(1-40)-induced retinal injury in Sprague-Dawley rats,we treated rats by intravitreal administration of phosphate-buffered saline(control),Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM),or Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM)combined with BDNF(1μg/mL).We found that intravitreal administration of Aβ_(1-40)induced retinal ganglion cell apoptosis.Fluoro-Gold staining showed a significantly lower number of retinal ganglion cells in the Aβ_(1-40)group than in the control and BDNF groups.In the Aβ_(1-40)group,low number of RGCs was associated with increased caspase-3 expression and reduced TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.BDNF abolished Aβ_(1-40)-induced increase in the expression of caspase-3 at the gene and protein levels in the retina and upregulated TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.These findings suggest that treatment with BDNF prevents RGC apoptosis induced by Aβ_(1-40)by activating the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in rats.展开更多
B7-H1, a recently described member of the B7 family of costimulatory molecules, is thought to be involved in tumor immune escape by inducing T-cell apoptosis. In order to investigate the relationship between B7-H1 and...B7-H1, a recently described member of the B7 family of costimulatory molecules, is thought to be involved in tumor immune escape by inducing T-cell apoptosis. In order to investigate the relationship between B7-H1 and immune escape of bladder cancer, B7-H1 expression in 50 cases of bladder cancer was detected by using immunohistochemical method. Survival curves were con- structed using the Kaplan-Meier method and independent prognostic factors were evaluated using the Cox regression model. Our results showed that the positive rate of B7-H1 immunostaining in normal bladder tissue and bladder cancer was 0 and 72% respectively. The expression of B7-H1 was strongly associated with the pathological grade, clinical stage and recurrence （P〈0.05）. The survival rate was significantly lower in patients with B7-H1 positive group than in those with B7-H1 negative group and multi-variable analysis revealed that B7-H1 could be regarded as an independent factor in evaluating the prognosis of bladder cancer. It is concluded that the expression of B7-H1 is strongly associated with neoplastic progression and prognosis of bladder cancer. The manipulation of B7-H1 may become a beneficial target for immunotherapy in human bladder cancer.展开更多
目的:探讨miR-129-5p通过调控高迁移率族蛋白B1基因(high mobility group box 1,HMGB1)影响乳腺癌MCF-7细胞对紫杉醇(paclitaxel,PTX)的敏感性。方法:采用脂质体转染技术将miR-129-5p mimics、HMGB1小干扰RNA(si-HMGB1)分别转染入MCF-7...目的:探讨miR-129-5p通过调控高迁移率族蛋白B1基因(high mobility group box 1,HMGB1)影响乳腺癌MCF-7细胞对紫杉醇(paclitaxel,PTX)的敏感性。方法:采用脂质体转染技术将miR-129-5p mimics、HMGB1小干扰RNA(si-HMGB1)分别转染入MCF-7细胞,用PTX刺激培养细胞后,用实时荧光定量PCR检测转染后MCF-7细胞miR-129-5p和HMGB1 m RNA的表达,Western blotting检测转染后MCF-7细胞HMGB1蛋白的表达,CCK-8增殖实验检测转染后PTX对MCF-7细胞增殖的影响,流式细胞术检测转染后对PTX诱导MCF-7细胞凋亡的影响。结果:转染miR-129-5p mimics后,MCF-7细胞中miR-129-5p的表达水平明显高于阴性对照组细胞(P<0.01);过表达miR-129-5p后可明显增强PTX抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖和诱导细胞凋亡的能力(均P<0.05),并显著抑制HMGB1 m RNA和蛋白的表达(均P<0.05)。转染si-HMGB1后,显著降低MCF-7细胞HMGB1 m RNA和蛋白的表达(均P<0.05);干扰HMGB1表达进一步促进PTX抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖并诱导细胞凋亡(均P<0.05)。结论:miR-129-5p通过下调HMGB1的表达增强乳腺癌MCF-7细胞对PTX的敏感性。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 the Ministry of Higher Education,Government of Malaysia,No.FRGS/2/2014/SG03/UITM/02/2 UiTM IRMI file No.600-RMI/FRGS 5/3(111/2014),toⅡYayasan Penyelidikan Otak,Minda dan Neurosains Malaysia(YPOMNM),No.YPOMNM/2019-04(2)UiTM IRMI No.100-IRMI/PRI 16/6/2(010/2019),to MAML。
文摘Amyloid-beta(Aβ)-related alterations,similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease,have been observed in the retina of patients with glaucoma.Decreased levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)are believed to be associated with the neurotoxic effects of Aβpeptide.To investigate the mechanism underlying the neuroprotective effects of BDNF on Aβ_(1-40)-induced retinal injury in Sprague-Dawley rats,we treated rats by intravitreal administration of phosphate-buffered saline(control),Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM),or Aβ_(1-40)(5 nM)combined with BDNF(1μg/mL).We found that intravitreal administration of Aβ_(1-40)induced retinal ganglion cell apoptosis.Fluoro-Gold staining showed a significantly lower number of retinal ganglion cells in the Aβ_(1-40)group than in the control and BDNF groups.In the Aβ_(1-40)group,low number of RGCs was associated with increased caspase-3 expression and reduced TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.BDNF abolished Aβ_(1-40)-induced increase in the expression of caspase-3 at the gene and protein levels in the retina and upregulated TrkB and ERK1/2 expression.These findings suggest that treatment with BDNF prevents RGC apoptosis induced by Aβ_(1-40)by activating the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in rats.
基金supported by a grant from Hubei Provin-cial Science and Technology Key Program Foundation of China (No. 2007AA402C60).
文摘B7-H1, a recently described member of the B7 family of costimulatory molecules, is thought to be involved in tumor immune escape by inducing T-cell apoptosis. In order to investigate the relationship between B7-H1 and immune escape of bladder cancer, B7-H1 expression in 50 cases of bladder cancer was detected by using immunohistochemical method. Survival curves were con- structed using the Kaplan-Meier method and independent prognostic factors were evaluated using the Cox regression model. Our results showed that the positive rate of B7-H1 immunostaining in normal bladder tissue and bladder cancer was 0 and 72% respectively. The expression of B7-H1 was strongly associated with the pathological grade, clinical stage and recurrence （P〈0.05）. The survival rate was significantly lower in patients with B7-H1 positive group than in those with B7-H1 negative group and multi-variable analysis revealed that B7-H1 could be regarded as an independent factor in evaluating the prognosis of bladder cancer. It is concluded that the expression of B7-H1 is strongly associated with neoplastic progression and prognosis of bladder cancer. The manipulation of B7-H1 may become a beneficial target for immunotherapy in human bladder cancer.
文摘目的:探讨miR-129-5p通过调控高迁移率族蛋白B1基因(high mobility group box 1,HMGB1)影响乳腺癌MCF-7细胞对紫杉醇(paclitaxel,PTX)的敏感性。方法:采用脂质体转染技术将miR-129-5p mimics、HMGB1小干扰RNA(si-HMGB1)分别转染入MCF-7细胞,用PTX刺激培养细胞后,用实时荧光定量PCR检测转染后MCF-7细胞miR-129-5p和HMGB1 m RNA的表达,Western blotting检测转染后MCF-7细胞HMGB1蛋白的表达,CCK-8增殖实验检测转染后PTX对MCF-7细胞增殖的影响,流式细胞术检测转染后对PTX诱导MCF-7细胞凋亡的影响。结果:转染miR-129-5p mimics后,MCF-7细胞中miR-129-5p的表达水平明显高于阴性对照组细胞(P<0.01);过表达miR-129-5p后可明显增强PTX抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖和诱导细胞凋亡的能力(均P<0.05),并显著抑制HMGB1 m RNA和蛋白的表达(均P<0.05)。转染si-HMGB1后,显著降低MCF-7细胞HMGB1 m RNA和蛋白的表达(均P<0.05);干扰HMGB1表达进一步促进PTX抑制MCF-7细胞的增殖并诱导细胞凋亡(均P<0.05)。结论:miR-129-5p通过下调HMGB1的表达增强乳腺癌MCF-7细胞对PTX的敏感性。
