Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most common human cancers,and its incidence is still increasing in many countries.The prognosis of HCC patients remains poor,and identification of useful molecular prognostic...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most common human cancers,and its incidence is still increasing in many countries.The prognosis of HCC patients remains poor,and identification of useful molecular prognostic markers is required.Many recent studies have shown that functional alterations of cell-cycle regulators can be observed in HCC.Among the various types of cell-cycle regulators,p16 and p27 are frequently inactivated in HCC and are considered to be potent tumor suppressors.p16,a G1-specific cell-cycle inhibitor that prevents the association of cyclindependent kinase(CDK)4 and CDK6 with cyclin D1,is frequently inactivated in HCC via CpG methylation of its promoter region.p16 may be involved in the early steps of hepatocarcinogenesis,since p16 gene methylation has been detected in subsets of pre-neoplastic liver cirrhosis patients.p27,a negative regulator of the G1-S phase transition through inhibition of the kinase activities of Cdk2/cyclin A and Cdk2/cyclin E complexes,is now considered to be an adverse prognostic factor in HCC.In some cases of HCC with increased cell proliferation,p27 is overexpressed but inactivated by sequestration into cyclin D1-CDK4-containing complexes.Since loss of p16 is closely related to functional inactivation of p27 in HCC, investigating both p16 and p27 may be useful for precise prognostic predictions in individuals with HCC.展开更多
It is known that human papillomavirus （HPV） infection can cause squamous cell neoplasms at several sites, such as cervix uteri carcinoma and oral squamous carcinoma. There is little information on the expression of ...It is known that human papillomavirus （HPV） infection can cause squamous cell neoplasms at several sites, such as cervix uteri carcinoma and oral squamous carcinoma. There is little information on the expression of HPV and its predictive markers in tumours of the major and minor salivary glands of the head and neck. We therefore assessed oral salivary gland neoplasms to identify associations between HPV and infection-related epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR）, cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A （CDKN2A/p16） and tumour protein p53 （TP53）. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples from oral salivary gland carcinomas （n=51） and benign tumours （n=26） were analysed by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） analysis for several HPV species, including high-risk types 16 and 18. Evaluation of EGFR, CDKN2A, TP53 and cytomegalovirus （CMV） was performed by immunohistochemistry. Epstein-Barr virus （EBV） was evaluated by EBV-encoded RNA in situ hybridisation. We demonstrated that salivary gland tumours are not associated with HPV infection. The expression of EGFR, CDKN2A and TP53 may be associated with tumour pathology but is not induced by HPV. CMV and EBV were not detectable. In contrast to oral squamous cell carcinomas, HPV, CMV and EBV infections are not associated with malignant or benign neoplastic lesions of the salivary glands.展开更多
Colorectal cancer accounts for a significant proportion of cancer deaths worldwide. The need to develop more chemotherapeutic agents to combat this disease is critical. Cyclin dependent kinases(CDKs), along with its b...Colorectal cancer accounts for a significant proportion of cancer deaths worldwide. The need to develop more chemotherapeutic agents to combat this disease is critical. Cyclin dependent kinases(CDKs), along with its binding partner cyclins, serve to control the growth of cells through the cell cycle. A new class of drugs, termed CDK inhibitors, has been studied in preclinical and now clinical trials. These inhibitors are believed to act as an anti-cancer drug by blocking CDKs to block the uncontrolled cellular proliferation that is hallmark of cancers like colorectal cancer. CDK article provides overview of the emerging drug class of CDK inhibitors and provides a list of ones that are currently in clinical trials.展开更多
BACKGROUND： The p25-activated cyclin-dependent protein kinase 5 （Cdk5） may induce neuronal cell death and cause the development of dementia following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion. OBJECTIVE： To observe change...BACKGROUND： The p25-activated cyclin-dependent protein kinase 5 （Cdk5） may induce neuronal cell death and cause the development of dementia following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion. OBJECTIVE： To observe changes in the expression of Cdk5 and p25 in hippocampal tissue of vascular dementia mice at different time points following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized, controlled animal experiment was performed in the clinical trial center of Hebei Provincial People＇s Hospital between September 2007 and October 2008. MATERIALS： Cdk5 rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal antibody, p35 rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal antibody, and β-actin mouse monoclonal antibody were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., USA; horseradish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-rabbit IgG and horseradish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-mice IgG were offered by Beijing Zhongshan Geldenbridye Biotechnology Co.,Ltd., China; the protein quantitative kit was produced by Applygen Gene Technology Corp., Beijing, China; cDNA reverse transcription and PCR amplification reagents were products of TianGen＆ Biotech （Beijing） Co.,Ltd., China. METHODS： One hundred and sixty male Kunming mice were randomly divided into two groups： a sham-operated group （n = 65） and a model group （n = 95）. Vascular dementia was induced with three periods of transient ischemia and reperfusion of the bilateral common carotid arteries. In the sham-operated group, the bilateral common carotid arteries were not blocked. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Behavioral tests were done at four and six weeks post surgery. Pathological changes in the hippocampal CA1 region were observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining Cdk5 mRNA expression was examined by RT-PCR, and Western blots were used to evaluate Cdk5 and p25 expression. Learning and memory performance were assayed using the Morris water maze. RESULTS： Vascular dementia reduced learning and memory performance at 4 and 6 weeks post surgery. Vascular dementia also caused severe, time-dependent neuronal damage and death in the hippocampal CA1 region. Dementia induction also increased mRNA and protein expression of Cdk5 and p25 at both 4 and 6 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSION： Cdk5/p25 is involved in the development of vascular dementia in mice following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pathological complete response(pCR) is rare in hormone receptor-positive(HR+)HER2-negative breast cancer(BC) treated with either endocrine therapy(ET) or chemotherapy. Radical resection of locoregional rela...BACKGROUND Pathological complete response(pCR) is rare in hormone receptor-positive(HR+)HER2-negative breast cancer(BC) treated with either endocrine therapy(ET) or chemotherapy. Radical resection of locoregional relapse, although potentially curative in some cases, is challenging when the tumor invades critical structures.The oral cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor palbociclib in combination with ET has obtained a significant increase in objective response rates and progression-free survival in patients with advanced BC and is now being evaluated in the neoadjuvant setting. We present a clinical case of a patient with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+ HER2-negative BC who experienced p CR after treatment with palbociclib.CASE SUMMARY We report the clinical case of a 60-year-old patient who presented with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+, HER2-negative BC 10 years after the diagnosis of the primary tumor. During a routine follow-up visit, breast magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed a 4-cm lesion in the right subclavicular region, infiltrating the chest wall and extending to the subclavian vessels, but without bone or visceral involvement. Treatment was begun with palbociclib plus letrozole, converting the disease to operability over a period of 6 mo. Surgery was performed and a p CR achieved. Of note, during treatment the patient experienced a very uncommon toxicity characterized by burning tongue and glossodynia associated with dysgeusia, paresthesia, dysesthesia, and xerostomia. A reduction in the dose of palbociclib did not provide relief and treatment with the inhibitor was thus discontinued, resolving the tongue symptoms. Laboratory exams were unremarkable. Given that this was a late relapse, the tumor was classified asendocrine-sensitive, a condition associated with high sensitivity to palbociclib.CONCLUSION This case highlights the potential of the cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor plus ET combination to achieve pCR in locoregional relapse of BC, enabling surgical resection of a lesion initially considered inoperable.展开更多
目的:探讨槲皮素对糖尿病肾病的影响及该影响与肾小球周期素激酶抑制剂P27的关系。方法:腹腔注射链脲佐菌素建立糖尿病(DM)模型,分别以生理盐水或槲皮素(100 mg·kg1·d-1)灌胃8周。蛋白印迹(Western杂交)法测定肾小球裂解液P2...目的:探讨槲皮素对糖尿病肾病的影响及该影响与肾小球周期素激酶抑制剂P27的关系。方法:腹腔注射链脲佐菌素建立糖尿病(DM)模型,分别以生理盐水或槲皮素(100 mg·kg1·d-1)灌胃8周。蛋白印迹(Western杂交)法测定肾小球裂解液P27蛋白水平,ELISA法测定肾小球裂解液细胞外基质(ECM)蛋白(Ⅳ型胶原及纤维连接蛋白)和尿白蛋白。结果:DM 8周大鼠肾小球P27水平增高,ECM蛋白水平增加,尿白蛋白排泄增多,肾质量/体质量比值增高。槲皮素灌胃8周显著降低DM大鼠。肾小球P27水平(10.6±3.1 vs 18.5±4.3,P<0.01)和ECM蛋白水平,减少尿白蛋白排泄[(17.62±3.02)vs(39.62±3.68)μg/24 h,P<0.01],降低DM大鼠肾质量/体质量比值(11.35±1.76 vs 14.87±2.02,P<0.01)。槲皮素不改变DM大鼠血糖水平。结论:槲皮素可能通过降低肾小球P27水平改善糖尿病肾病症状。展开更多
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most common human cancers,and its incidence is still increasing in many countries.The prognosis of HCC patients remains poor,and identification of useful molecular prognostic markers is required.Many recent studies have shown that functional alterations of cell-cycle regulators can be observed in HCC.Among the various types of cell-cycle regulators,p16 and p27 are frequently inactivated in HCC and are considered to be potent tumor suppressors.p16,a G1-specific cell-cycle inhibitor that prevents the association of cyclindependent kinase(CDK)4 and CDK6 with cyclin D1,is frequently inactivated in HCC via CpG methylation of its promoter region.p16 may be involved in the early steps of hepatocarcinogenesis,since p16 gene methylation has been detected in subsets of pre-neoplastic liver cirrhosis patients.p27,a negative regulator of the G1-S phase transition through inhibition of the kinase activities of Cdk2/cyclin A and Cdk2/cyclin E complexes,is now considered to be an adverse prognostic factor in HCC.In some cases of HCC with increased cell proliferation,p27 is overexpressed but inactivated by sequestration into cyclin D1-CDK4-containing complexes.Since loss of p16 is closely related to functional inactivation of p27 in HCC, investigating both p16 and p27 may be useful for precise prognostic predictions in individuals with HCC.
文摘It is known that human papillomavirus （HPV） infection can cause squamous cell neoplasms at several sites, such as cervix uteri carcinoma and oral squamous carcinoma. There is little information on the expression of HPV and its predictive markers in tumours of the major and minor salivary glands of the head and neck. We therefore assessed oral salivary gland neoplasms to identify associations between HPV and infection-related epidermal growth factor receptor （EGFR）, cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A （CDKN2A/p16） and tumour protein p53 （TP53）. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples from oral salivary gland carcinomas （n=51） and benign tumours （n=26） were analysed by polymerase chain reaction （PCR） analysis for several HPV species, including high-risk types 16 and 18. Evaluation of EGFR, CDKN2A, TP53 and cytomegalovirus （CMV） was performed by immunohistochemistry. Epstein-Barr virus （EBV） was evaluated by EBV-encoded RNA in situ hybridisation. We demonstrated that salivary gland tumours are not associated with HPV infection. The expression of EGFR, CDKN2A and TP53 may be associated with tumour pathology but is not induced by HPV. CMV and EBV were not detectable. In contrast to oral squamous cell carcinomas, HPV, CMV and EBV infections are not associated with malignant or benign neoplastic lesions of the salivary glands.
文摘Colorectal cancer accounts for a significant proportion of cancer deaths worldwide. The need to develop more chemotherapeutic agents to combat this disease is critical. Cyclin dependent kinases(CDKs), along with its binding partner cyclins, serve to control the growth of cells through the cell cycle. A new class of drugs, termed CDK inhibitors, has been studied in preclinical and now clinical trials. These inhibitors are believed to act as an anti-cancer drug by blocking CDKs to block the uncontrolled cellular proliferation that is hallmark of cancers like colorectal cancer. CDK article provides overview of the emerging drug class of CDK inhibitors and provides a list of ones that are currently in clinical trials.
文摘BACKGROUND： The p25-activated cyclin-dependent protein kinase 5 （Cdk5） may induce neuronal cell death and cause the development of dementia following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion. OBJECTIVE： To observe changes in the expression of Cdk5 and p25 in hippocampal tissue of vascular dementia mice at different time points following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING： A randomized, controlled animal experiment was performed in the clinical trial center of Hebei Provincial People＇s Hospital between September 2007 and October 2008. MATERIALS： Cdk5 rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal antibody, p35 rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal antibody, and β-actin mouse monoclonal antibody were purchased from Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., USA; horseradish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-rabbit IgG and horseradish peroxidase-labeled goat anti-mice IgG were offered by Beijing Zhongshan Geldenbridye Biotechnology Co.,Ltd., China; the protein quantitative kit was produced by Applygen Gene Technology Corp., Beijing, China; cDNA reverse transcription and PCR amplification reagents were products of TianGen＆ Biotech （Beijing） Co.,Ltd., China. METHODS： One hundred and sixty male Kunming mice were randomly divided into two groups： a sham-operated group （n = 65） and a model group （n = 95）. Vascular dementia was induced with three periods of transient ischemia and reperfusion of the bilateral common carotid arteries. In the sham-operated group, the bilateral common carotid arteries were not blocked. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： Behavioral tests were done at four and six weeks post surgery. Pathological changes in the hippocampal CA1 region were observed with hematoxylin-eosin staining Cdk5 mRNA expression was examined by RT-PCR, and Western blots were used to evaluate Cdk5 and p25 expression. Learning and memory performance were assayed using the Morris water maze. RESULTS： Vascular dementia reduced learning and memory performance at 4 and 6 weeks post surgery. Vascular dementia also caused severe, time-dependent neuronal damage and death in the hippocampal CA1 region. Dementia induction also increased mRNA and protein expression of Cdk5 and p25 at both 4 and 6 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSION： Cdk5/p25 is involved in the development of vascular dementia in mice following cerebral ischemia and reperfusion.
文摘BACKGROUND Pathological complete response(pCR) is rare in hormone receptor-positive(HR+)HER2-negative breast cancer(BC) treated with either endocrine therapy(ET) or chemotherapy. Radical resection of locoregional relapse, although potentially curative in some cases, is challenging when the tumor invades critical structures.The oral cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor palbociclib in combination with ET has obtained a significant increase in objective response rates and progression-free survival in patients with advanced BC and is now being evaluated in the neoadjuvant setting. We present a clinical case of a patient with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+ HER2-negative BC who experienced p CR after treatment with palbociclib.CASE SUMMARY We report the clinical case of a 60-year-old patient who presented with an inoperable locoregional relapse of HR+, HER2-negative BC 10 years after the diagnosis of the primary tumor. During a routine follow-up visit, breast magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/computed tomography revealed a 4-cm lesion in the right subclavicular region, infiltrating the chest wall and extending to the subclavian vessels, but without bone or visceral involvement. Treatment was begun with palbociclib plus letrozole, converting the disease to operability over a period of 6 mo. Surgery was performed and a p CR achieved. Of note, during treatment the patient experienced a very uncommon toxicity characterized by burning tongue and glossodynia associated with dysgeusia, paresthesia, dysesthesia, and xerostomia. A reduction in the dose of palbociclib did not provide relief and treatment with the inhibitor was thus discontinued, resolving the tongue symptoms. Laboratory exams were unremarkable. Given that this was a late relapse, the tumor was classified asendocrine-sensitive, a condition associated with high sensitivity to palbociclib.CONCLUSION This case highlights the potential of the cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor plus ET combination to achieve pCR in locoregional relapse of BC, enabling surgical resection of a lesion initially considered inoperable.
文摘目的:探讨SPY1(Speedy A1)和p27^(kip1)(cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B,p27)在子宫内膜癌中的表达情况及其临床意义。方法:采用生物医学信息数据库分析子宫内膜癌中SPY1、p27^(kip1) mRNA表达水平;采用免疫组织化学染色法及蛋白质印迹法检测子宫内膜癌及正常子宫内膜组织中SPY1、p27^(kip1)蛋白的表达水平,并分析其表达与患者临床病理参数、激素受体、癌症基因组图谱分子分型的关系,以及两者之间的相关性。通过Kaplan-Meier法绘制生存曲线,应用Cox比例风险模型分析影响子宫内膜癌患者的预后因素。结果:SPY1在子宫内膜癌组织中的蛋白质表达水平显著高于不典型增生的子宫内膜及正常子宫内膜组织(P=0.009),p27kip1在子宫内膜癌组织中的蛋白质表达水平显著低于不典型增生的子宫内膜及正常子宫内膜组织(P=0.001);SPY1蛋白表达与肿瘤病理分级(P=0.023)、国际妇产科协会(The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics,FIGO)癌分期(P=0.003),肌层浸润深度(P=0.010)及淋巴结转移(P<0.001)有关,p27kip1蛋白表达与肿瘤病理分级(P=0.001)、FIGO癌分期(P=0.001)及淋巴结转移(P<0.001)有关;SPY1与p27kip1表达呈负相关(r=−0.563,P<0.001);Kaplan-Meier预后分析表明SPY1高表达患者生存率低于低表达患者(P<0.05),p27kip1高表达患者的生存率高于低表达患者(P<0.05)。Cox单因素及多因素分析表明FIGO癌分期(P=0.023)、病理分级(P<0.001)、淋巴结转移(P<0.001)及p27kip1表达(P<0.001)可作为子宫内膜癌患者的独立预后指标。结论:子宫内膜癌组织中SPY1蛋白呈高表达,p27kip1蛋白呈低表达,且两者之间呈负相关,可用于评估子宫内膜癌的发生和发展。
文摘目的:探讨槲皮素对糖尿病肾病的影响及该影响与肾小球周期素激酶抑制剂P27的关系。方法:腹腔注射链脲佐菌素建立糖尿病(DM)模型,分别以生理盐水或槲皮素(100 mg·kg1·d-1)灌胃8周。蛋白印迹(Western杂交)法测定肾小球裂解液P27蛋白水平,ELISA法测定肾小球裂解液细胞外基质(ECM)蛋白(Ⅳ型胶原及纤维连接蛋白)和尿白蛋白。结果:DM 8周大鼠肾小球P27水平增高,ECM蛋白水平增加,尿白蛋白排泄增多,肾质量/体质量比值增高。槲皮素灌胃8周显著降低DM大鼠。肾小球P27水平(10.6±3.1 vs 18.5±4.3,P<0.01)和ECM蛋白水平,减少尿白蛋白排泄[(17.62±3.02)vs(39.62±3.68)μg/24 h,P<0.01],降低DM大鼠肾质量/体质量比值(11.35±1.76 vs 14.87±2.02,P<0.01)。槲皮素不改变DM大鼠血糖水平。结论:槲皮素可能通过降低肾小球P27水平改善糖尿病肾病症状。
