Fibulin-1(FBLN-1),an elastin-associated extracellular matrix protein,has been found in blood and may play a role in the pathophysiological processes leading to cardiovascular disease(CVD).We aimed to investigate the r...Fibulin-1(FBLN-1),an elastin-associated extracellular matrix protein,has been found in blood and may play a role in the pathophysiological processes leading to cardiovascular disease(CVD).We aimed to investigate the relationship between fibulin-1 levels and the risk of CVD by evaluating vascular age derived from the Framingham Heart Study and brachial-ankle Pulse Wave Velocity(baPWV)in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia(AHU).In total,66 patients with AHU and 66 gender-and age-matched healthy individuals were enrolled.The plasma fibulin-1 levels were measured by immunochemistry.Patients with AHU presented significantly higher vascular age[median(interquartile range):54(22)vs.48(14)years,P=0.01]and baPWV[mean±SD:1373±223 vs.1291±177 cm/s,P=0.02]than the healthy subjects;however,no significant difference was observed in the plasma fibulin-1 level between the patients with AHU and healthy subjects[median(interquartile range):4018(3838)vs.3099(3405)ng/mL,P=0.31].A correlation between fibulin-1 levels and baPWV was observed only in patients with AHU(r=0.29,P=0.02);and there was also a suggestively statistically significant correlation between fibulin-1 levels and vascular age(r=0.22,P=0.08).However,these associations were rendered insignificant after adjustments for potential confounders.In healthy subjects,no correlation was observed between fibulin-1 levels and CVD risk.This study reveals that plasma fibulin-1 levels may reflect the CVD risk in patients with AHU,but the relationship is not robust.展开更多
Aim: Fibulins and ADAMTSs are two families of extracellular matrix proteins implicated in key functional and pathological processes. The fact that the fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 proteins interact raises new questions abou...Aim: Fibulins and ADAMTSs are two families of extracellular matrix proteins implicated in key functional and pathological processes. The fact that the fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 proteins interact raises new questions about the roles of these extracellular matrix proteins in modulating tumor progression. Herein, we described the functional implications of the interaction between fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 on the behavior of breast cancer cell lines. Methods: Fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 were exogenously expressed in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines to assay the effect of their interaction in cellular properties. Results: ADAMTS-1 expression exacerbates tumor effects in terms of proliferation, invasion and mammosphere formation. In contrast, the simultaneous expression of ADAMTS-1 and fibulin-1 impairs these effects. The analysis of the expression of both proteins in human breast cancer tissue arrays provides new insights into the complex roles of fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 in this type of tumor. ;Conclusion: Our results suggests that the interaction between ADAMTS-1 and fibulin-1 induces a pronounced anti-tumoral effect.展开更多
Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely ...Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely involves multiple mechanisms with limited therapies available, and is associated with defects in connective tissue including elastic fibers. This study was designed to investigate the expression of fibulin-5 and lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOXL1） in the cardinal ligament in samples taken from the POP group compared to the non-POP group. Specimens were obtained during abdominal hysterectomy from the cardinal ligament of 53 women with POP and 25 age- and par- ity- matched women with non-POP among post-menopausal women with benign gynecologic pathology. Protein expression was evaluated using the immunohistochemical staining method. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and Spearman＇s correlation were used with the statistical package SPSS13.0 system. Our results showed that both fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expressions were decreased in the cardinal ligament in the POP group compared to the non- POP group （P 〈 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 and LOXL1 were correlated closely with the stage of POP, ac- companied by stress urinary incontinence and frequency of vaginal delivery （P 〈 0.05）, but had no relationship with post-menopausal state （P 〉 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 was positively associated with LOXL1 in POP （P 〈 0.05）. We conclude that changes in fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expression may play a role in the development of POP.展开更多
目的:探讨原纤维蛋白-1(Fibrillin-1)、纤维蛋白-5(Fibulin-5)及类赖氨酰氧化酶-1(lysyl-oxidase-1,LOXL-1)在盆底器官脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)患者阴道前壁组织中的表达及意义。方法:选取2018年1月至2019年2月在海南省妇幼保...目的:探讨原纤维蛋白-1(Fibrillin-1)、纤维蛋白-5(Fibulin-5)及类赖氨酰氧化酶-1(lysyl-oxidase-1,LOXL-1)在盆底器官脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)患者阴道前壁组织中的表达及意义。方法:选取2018年1月至2019年2月在海南省妇幼保健院手术治疗的盆底器官脱垂患者108例作为观察组,其中POP-QⅡ度患者67例,POP-QⅢ度患者41例;同时选取因宫颈上皮内瘤变或妇科良性病变行子宫全切术患者92例作为对照组。术中均取阴道前壁组织,采用免疫组化法检测组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白表达情况,RT-PCR定量检测Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1 m RNA在组织标本中的表达水平,并进行对比分析。同时分析盆底器官脱垂患者阴道前壁组织中Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1表达的关系。结果:观察组阴道组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白阳性表达率及mRNA的相对表达量均明显低于对照组,经卡方检验及t检验,差异均有统计学意义(均P=0.000);POP-QⅡ度患者阴道前壁组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白阳性表达率及mRNA的相对表达量均高于POP-QⅢ度患者,经卡方检验及t检验,差异均有统计学意义(P=0.031,P=0.017,P=0.008,P=0.000,P=0.000,P=0.013)。POP患者阴道前壁组织Fibrillin-1与Fibulin-5、Fibrillin-1与LOXL-1、Fibulin-5与LOXL-1蛋白表达及mRNA的相对表达量经Spearman秩相关及Pearson相关分析均呈显著正相关(均P=0.000)。结论:盆底器官脱垂患者阴道组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5及LOXL-1表达降低,且均与脱垂程度密切相关,三者间通过交联作用而呈显著相关性。展开更多
文摘Fibulin-1(FBLN-1),an elastin-associated extracellular matrix protein,has been found in blood and may play a role in the pathophysiological processes leading to cardiovascular disease(CVD).We aimed to investigate the relationship between fibulin-1 levels and the risk of CVD by evaluating vascular age derived from the Framingham Heart Study and brachial-ankle Pulse Wave Velocity(baPWV)in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia(AHU).In total,66 patients with AHU and 66 gender-and age-matched healthy individuals were enrolled.The plasma fibulin-1 levels were measured by immunochemistry.Patients with AHU presented significantly higher vascular age[median(interquartile range):54(22)vs.48(14)years,P=0.01]and baPWV[mean±SD:1373±223 vs.1291±177 cm/s,P=0.02]than the healthy subjects;however,no significant difference was observed in the plasma fibulin-1 level between the patients with AHU and healthy subjects[median(interquartile range):4018(3838)vs.3099(3405)ng/mL,P=0.31].A correlation between fibulin-1 levels and baPWV was observed only in patients with AHU(r=0.29,P=0.02);and there was also a suggestively statistically significant correlation between fibulin-1 levels and vascular age(r=0.22,P=0.08).However,these associations were rendered insignificant after adjustments for potential confounders.In healthy subjects,no correlation was observed between fibulin-1 levels and CVD risk.This study reveals that plasma fibulin-1 levels may reflect the CVD risk in patients with AHU,but the relationship is not robust.
基金the Instituto Asturiano de Odontología(IAO).Mohamedi Y is recipient of a fellowship from the FICYT,"Fundación para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigación Científica Aplicaday la Tecnología"Tania Fontanil is recipient of a contract from the"Departamento de Investigación de Clínica Ordonez(Oviedo)"
文摘Aim: Fibulins and ADAMTSs are two families of extracellular matrix proteins implicated in key functional and pathological processes. The fact that the fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 proteins interact raises new questions about the roles of these extracellular matrix proteins in modulating tumor progression. Herein, we described the functional implications of the interaction between fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 on the behavior of breast cancer cell lines. Methods: Fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 were exogenously expressed in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines to assay the effect of their interaction in cellular properties. Results: ADAMTS-1 expression exacerbates tumor effects in terms of proliferation, invasion and mammosphere formation. In contrast, the simultaneous expression of ADAMTS-1 and fibulin-1 impairs these effects. The analysis of the expression of both proteins in human breast cancer tissue arrays provides new insights into the complex roles of fibulin-1 and ADAMTS-1 in this type of tumor. ;Conclusion: Our results suggests that the interaction between ADAMTS-1 and fibulin-1 induces a pronounced anti-tumoral effect.
文摘Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely involves multiple mechanisms with limited therapies available, and is associated with defects in connective tissue including elastic fibers. This study was designed to investigate the expression of fibulin-5 and lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOXL1） in the cardinal ligament in samples taken from the POP group compared to the non-POP group. Specimens were obtained during abdominal hysterectomy from the cardinal ligament of 53 women with POP and 25 age- and par- ity- matched women with non-POP among post-menopausal women with benign gynecologic pathology. Protein expression was evaluated using the immunohistochemical staining method. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and Spearman＇s correlation were used with the statistical package SPSS13.0 system. Our results showed that both fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expressions were decreased in the cardinal ligament in the POP group compared to the non- POP group （P 〈 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 and LOXL1 were correlated closely with the stage of POP, ac- companied by stress urinary incontinence and frequency of vaginal delivery （P 〈 0.05）, but had no relationship with post-menopausal state （P 〉 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 was positively associated with LOXL1 in POP （P 〈 0.05）. We conclude that changes in fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expression may play a role in the development of POP.
文摘目的:探讨原纤维蛋白-1(Fibrillin-1)、纤维蛋白-5(Fibulin-5)及类赖氨酰氧化酶-1(lysyl-oxidase-1,LOXL-1)在盆底器官脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)患者阴道前壁组织中的表达及意义。方法:选取2018年1月至2019年2月在海南省妇幼保健院手术治疗的盆底器官脱垂患者108例作为观察组,其中POP-QⅡ度患者67例,POP-QⅢ度患者41例;同时选取因宫颈上皮内瘤变或妇科良性病变行子宫全切术患者92例作为对照组。术中均取阴道前壁组织,采用免疫组化法检测组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白表达情况,RT-PCR定量检测Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1 m RNA在组织标本中的表达水平,并进行对比分析。同时分析盆底器官脱垂患者阴道前壁组织中Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1表达的关系。结果:观察组阴道组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白阳性表达率及mRNA的相对表达量均明显低于对照组,经卡方检验及t检验,差异均有统计学意义(均P=0.000);POP-QⅡ度患者阴道前壁组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5、LOXL-1蛋白阳性表达率及mRNA的相对表达量均高于POP-QⅢ度患者,经卡方检验及t检验,差异均有统计学意义(P=0.031,P=0.017,P=0.008,P=0.000,P=0.000,P=0.013)。POP患者阴道前壁组织Fibrillin-1与Fibulin-5、Fibrillin-1与LOXL-1、Fibulin-5与LOXL-1蛋白表达及mRNA的相对表达量经Spearman秩相关及Pearson相关分析均呈显著正相关(均P=0.000)。结论:盆底器官脱垂患者阴道组织Fibrillin-1、Fibulin-5及LOXL-1表达降低,且均与脱垂程度密切相关,三者间通过交联作用而呈显著相关性。
