Interaction between insulin-like growth factor binding protein-related protein 1 and transforming growth factor beta 1 in primary hepatic stellate cells

BACKGROUND: We previously showed that insulin-like growth factor binding protein-related protein 1 (IGFBPrP1) is a novel mediator in liver fibrosis. Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF beta 1) is known as the strongest effector of liver fibrosis. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the detailed interaction between IGFBPrP1 and TGF beta 1 in primary hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). METHODS: We overexpressed TGF beta 1 or IGFBPrP1 and inhibited TGF beta 1 expression in primary HSCs for 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours to investigate their interaction and observe the accompanying expressions of a-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA), collagen I, fibronectin, and phosphorylated-mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2/3 (p-Smad2/3). RESULTS: We found that the adenovirus vector encoding the TGF beta 1 gene (AdTGF beta 1) induced IGFBPrP1 expression while that of alpha-SMA, collagen I, fibronectin, and TGF beta 1 increased gradually. Concomitantly, AdIGFBPrP1 upregulated TGF beta 1, alpha-SMA, collagen I, fibronectin, and p-Smad2/3 in a time-dependent manner while IGFBPrP1 expression was decreased at 96 hours. Inhibition of TGF beta 1 expression reduced the IGFBPrP1-stimulated expression of alpha-SMA, collagen I, fibronectin, and p-Smad2/3. CONCLUSIONS: These findings for the first time suggest the existence of a possible mutually regulation between IGFBPrP1 and TGF beta 1, which likely accelerates liver fibrosis progression. Furthermore, IGFBPrP1 likely participates in liver fibrosis in a TGF beta 1-depedent manner, and may act as an upstream regulatory factor of TGF beta 1 in the Smad pathway.

Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 promotes cell proliferation via activation of AKT and is directly targeted by microRNA-494 in pancreatic cancer

BACKGROUND Studies have shown that insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1(IGF2BP1)plays critical roles in the genesis and development of human cancers.AIM To investigate the clinical significance and role of IGF2BP1 in pancreatic cancer.METHODS Expression levels of IGF2BP1 and microRNA-494(miR-494)were mined based on Gene Expression Omnibus datasets and validated in both clinical samples and cell lines by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot.The relationship between IGF2BP1 expression and clinicopathological factors of pancreatic cancer patients was analyzed.The effect and mechanism of IGF2BP1 on pancreatic cancer cell proliferation were investigated in vitro and in vivo.Analyses were performed to explore underlying mechanisms of IGF2BP1 upregulation in pancreatic cancer and assays were carried out to verify the posttranscriptional regulation of IGF2BP1 by miR-494.RESULTS We found that IGF2BP1 was upregulated and associated with a poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients.We showed that downregulation of IGF2BP1 inhibited pancreatic cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo via the AKT signaling pathway.Mechanistically,we showed that the frequent upregulation of IGF2BP1 was attributed to the downregulation of miR-494 expression in pancreatic cancer.Furthermore,we discovered that reexpression of miR-494 could partially abrogate the oncogenic role of IGF2BP1.CONCLUSION Our results revealed that upregulated IGF2BP1 promotes the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells via the AKT signaling pathway and confirmed that the activation of IGF2BP1 is partly due to the silencing of miR-494.

The Effect of Simvastatin on mRNA Expression of Transforming Growth Factor-β1,Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Tooth Extraction Socket

Aim To determine the effect of local simvastatin application on the mRNA expression level of transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1）, bone morphogenetic protein-2 （BMP-2） and vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in the tooth sockets of rat. Methodology Forty-eight male Wistar rats were randomly divided into experimental and control groups （n=24）. Polylactic acid/polyglycolic acid copolymer carriers, with or without simvastatin, were implanted into extraction sockets of right mandibular incisors. The expression of TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA was determined by in situ hybridization in the tooth extraction socket at five days, one week, two weeks and four weeks after implantation. Results The fusiform stroma cells in the tooth extraction socket began to express TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA in both experimental and control groups from one week after tooth extraction until the end of experiment. The expression of TGF-131 and BMP-2 mRNA in the experimental group was significantly up-regulated after one, two and four weeks, and expression of VEGF mRNA was significantly increased after one and two weeks compared with that in the control group. Conclusion The findings indicate that local administration of simvastatin can influence alveolar bone remodeling by regulating the expression of a school of growth factors which are crucial to osteogenesis in the tooth extraction socket.

Alendronate disturbs femoral growth due to changes during immunolocalization of transforming growth factor-β1 and bone morphogenetic protein-2 in epiphyseal plate

BACKGROUND The epiphyseal growth plate is an important anatomical segment localized on the ends of a long bone.Despite the abovementioned atractive reasons for alendronate’s use,few data on the effect of alendronate during epiphyseal growth exist.AIM Verify the effect of alendronate on the growth epiphyseal plate,and compare its effect with the size of the femur during the double-staining of the immunolocalization of transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)and bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP2)in endochondral ossifing in specimens that have received alendronate.METHODS Forty newborn rats were randomly divided into two groups:a control group(were given applications of 1 mg/kg physiologic saline)and a group that received Alendronate(a dose of 2.5 mg/kg).These groups were then divided into two subgroups for euthanasia in two and 12 d of life.After euthanasia,the femurs were removed,and the femoral bones were measured linearly between the apex of the greater trochanter until the lower intercondylar midlle face to verify the probable bone growth between 3 and 12 d in control and alednroanto treated rats.Posteriorly,the surgical pieces were also sent to the histopathology laboratory to produce histological slides.The obtained slides were stained with hematoxylin and eosin to measure each of the cartilage zones in endochondral development.and other slides were immunohistochemically tested for anti-TGF-β1 and BMP-2 antibodies to investigate the immunolocalization of these proteins in the epiphyseal plaque area.RESULTS On the third day,some diferences between the control group and specimens treated with alendronate were verified.Macroscopiccaly,we found similarities in size between the femoral bones when we compared the control group with the specimens that received alendronate.On the 12^th day,the bone size of the mice receiving the drug was significantly smaller than those of the control group.These results coincide with changes in the TGF-β1 and BMP-2 expression.In the specimens that received alendronate,the TGF-β1 was expressed in some sites of trabecular bone that was neoformed,peripherally to the bone marrow area.The BMP-2 was also positive in proliferative chondrocytes and hypertrofic chondrocytes.On the 12^th day,all layers of chondrocytes exhibited positivity for BMP-2 in the specimens that received alendronate.In the interface between the trabecular bone and cartilage,an area of disorganized bone deposition was evident.Neoformed bone also appeared to be different at 12 d.In the control group,BMP-2 was positive in an intense area of bone trabeculae,whereas the alendronate-treated group showed TGF-β1 positive trabeculae and a greater bone area.CONCLUSION Alendronate alters the immunolocalization of TGF-β1 and BMP-2 simultaneously,a condition that changes the usual histological aspects of the cartilage zone and impairs epiphysis growth and femur growth.

EFFECTS OF TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR β AND RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN 2 ON HUMAN PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT FIBROBLASTS

Objective To evaluate the effects of transforming growth factor β(TGF-β) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP2) on human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLFs). Methods HPDLFs were done primary culture to detect the distinct concentrations of TGF-P and rhBMF2 on its proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, osteocalcin (OC) synthesis and formation of the minerali-zed nodules, respectively. Results TGF-β (5～100ng/ml) significantly stimulated the proliferation of HPDLFs. The ALP activity of HPDLFs was evaluated evidently by 5ng/ml TGF-β. TGF-β( 0. 5 ～ 100ng/ml) had no effects on OC synthesis and formation of the mineralized nodules of HPDLFs. rhBMP2 (0. 25～2mg/ ml) had no remarkable effect on the proliferation of HPDLFs. The ALP activity, OC synthesis and forma-tion of the mineralized nodules of HPDLFs were significantly stimulated by 0. 5～ 2mg /ml rhBMP2. Conclusion The effects of TGF-β and rhBMP2 on HPDLFs are dose-dependent. TGF-P can stimulate HPDLFs to express the early marker of osteoblastic phenotype, and it lacks the ability to promote maturation of the osteogenic phenotype. rhBMP2 can not only stimulate the expression but also promote the maturation of osteoblas-tic phenotype of HPDLFs.

Expression of c-erbB-2 oncogene protein, epidermal growth factor receptor, and TGF-β1 in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Objective: To detect the relations of c-erbB-2 onco-gene protein, epidermal growth factor receptor (EG-FR) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)to the progression or metastasis of pancreatic carci-noma.Methods: Using streptavidinbiotin complex (SABC)method, c-erbB-2 oncongene protein, we examinedimmunohistochemically EGFR and TGF-β1 expres-sions in wax-tissue sections from 10 individuals withnormal pancreas (NP), 13 patients with chronic pan-creatitis (CP) and 36 patients with pancreatic ductaladenocarcinoma (PC).Results: The positive expression rates of c-cerbB-2oncogene protein, EGFR and TGF-β1 in the NP, CPand PC groups were 0, 0, 10%; 7.7%, 7.7%,7.7%; and 41.7%, 50.0%, 44.4%, respectively.The positive expression rates of the three specific pro-teins increased more significantly in the PC groupthan in the NP and CP groups (P【0.05). The indi-vidual expression of c-erbB-2, EGFR and TGF-β1was not related to the age and sex of the patients aswell as the site, size and histopathological grade oftumors (P】0.05), but to the clinical stage of tumors(P【0.01). The coexpression rate of the three pro-teins was 27.8 % (10/36). This coexpression in thePC group was correlated with the histopathologicalgrades and clinical stages of tumors (P【0.01).Conclusion: Detection of c-erbB-2 oncogene protein,EGFR, and TGF-β1 expressions in pancreatic tissueis helpful to judge the malignancy, progression, andmetastasis of PC.

Transforming growth factor-β and toll-like receptor-4 polymorphisms are not associated with fibrosis in haemochromatosis

AIM:To investigate the role of genetic polymorphisms in the progression of hepatic fibrosis in hereditary haemochromatosis.METHODS:A cohort of 245 well-characterised C282Y homozygous patients with haemochromatosis was studied,with all subjects having liver biopsy data and DNA available for testing.This study assessed the association of eight single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)in a total of six genes including toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-β),oxoguanine DNA glycosylase,monocyte chemoattractant protein 1,chemokine C-C motif receptor 2 and interleukin-10 with liver disease severity.Genotyping was performed using high resolution melt analysis and sequencing.The results were analysed in relation to the stage of hepatic fibrosis in multivariate analysis incorporating other cofactors including alcohol consumption and hepatic iron concentration.RESULTS:There were significant associations between the cofactors of male gender(P=0.0001),increasing age(P=0.006),alcohol consumption(P=0.0001),steatosis(P=0.03),hepatic iron concentration(P<0.0001)and the presence of hepatic fibrosis.Of the candidate gene polymorphisms studied,none showed a significant association with hepatic fibrosis in univariate or multivariate analysis incorporating cofactors.We also specifically studied patients with hepatic iron loading above threshold levels for cirrhosis and compared the genetic polymorphisms between those with no fibrosis vs cirrhosis however there was no significant effect from any of the candidate genes studied.Importantly,in this large,well characterised cohort of patients there was no association between SNPs for TGF-βor TLR4and the presence of fibrosis,cirrhosis or increasing fibrosis stage in multivariate analysis.CONCLUSION:In our large,well characterised group of haemochromatosis subjects we did not demonstrate any relationship between candidate gene polymorphisms and hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis.

2型糖尿病合并甲状腺功能亢进患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与糖代谢指标的相关性分析

目的分析2型糖尿病合并甲状腺功能亢进(以下简称甲亢)患者血清信号素5A(Sema 5A)、胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-3(IGFBP-3)水平与糖代谢指标的相关性。方法选取2021年6月至2022年6月邯郸市中心医院收治的73例2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者作为合并组,56例单纯2型糖尿病患者作为糖尿病组,另选取同期在邯郸市中心医院体检的68例健康者作为对照组。比较对照组、糖尿病组、合并组血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平,比较糖尿病组、合并组临床资料[体质量指数、糖尿病病程、空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)、胰岛素(FIN)、甘油三酯、总胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、三碘甲腺原氨酸(T_(3))、甲状腺素(T_(4))、游离三碘甲腺原氨酸(FT_(3))、游离甲状腺素(FT_(4))、促甲状腺素(TSH)、促甲状腺激素受体抗体(TRAB)及甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体(TPOAB)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)]。采用多因素Logisitic回归分析2型糖尿病并发甲亢的危险因素,采用Pearson相关分析2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与糖代谢指标的相关性,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3对2型糖尿病合并甲亢的诊断价值。结果合并组血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平高于对照组和糖尿病组,且糖尿病组高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。合并组糖尿病病程长于糖尿病组,血清HOMA-IR、FIN、HbA1c、T_(3)、T_(4)、FT_(3)、FT_(4)、TRAB、TPOAB水平高于糖尿病组,TSH水平低于糖尿病组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logisitic回归分析结果显示,HOMA-IR、TPOAB、Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平升高,TSH水平降低为2型糖尿病并发甲亢的危险因素(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,2型糖尿病并发甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与HOMA-IR、FBG、2 h PG、FIN、HbA1c、HDL-C水平均呈正相关(P<0.05)。2型糖尿病并发甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与LDL-C水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3诊断2型糖尿病合并甲亢的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.854、0.804,2项指标联合诊断的AUC为0.900,且2项指标联合诊断的AUC高于Sema 5A、IGFBP-3单独诊断的AUC(Z联合-Sema 5A=2.156,P=0.043;Z联合-IGFBP-3=2.873,P=0.004)。结论2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平升高,且二者与糖代谢指标密切相关。

基于心功能及IGFBP7、sST2、CGRP、ET分析沙库巴曲缬沙坦在治疗冠心病合并慢性心力衰竭中的应用效果

目的 分析冠心病(CHD)合并慢性心力衰竭(CHF)患者应用沙库巴曲缬沙坦治疗的效果。方法 选择2020年1月至2023年1月邯郸市第四医院收治的86例CHD合并CHF患者,以随机数字表法将其分为对照组和试验组各43例。两组CHD治疗均应用硝酸酯类、他汀类及抗血小板药物,对照组CHF治疗应用坎地沙坦酯片、醛固酮受体拮抗剂及β受体阻滞剂,试验组治疗则将对照组中的坎地沙坦酯片替换为沙库巴曲缬沙坦钠片。比较两组疗效、不良反应、心功能指标[左室短轴缩短率(LVFS)、左室射血分数(LVEF)、6min步行距离(6 MWD)]、心室重构指标[Ⅲ型胶原前肽(PⅢP)、层粘蛋白(LN)、基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)]、心肌损伤和血管内皮功能相关指标[胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白7(IGFBP7)、可溶性生长刺激表达基因2(sST2)、降钙素基因相关肽(CGRP)、内皮素(ET)]。结果与对照组比,试验组治疗3个月后的总有效率更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组治疗3个月后的LVFS、LVEF、6 MWD、IGFBP7、CGRP与治疗前比升高,且试验组与对照组比更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PⅢP、LN、MMP-9、sST2、ET降低,试验组与对照组比更低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率对比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 沙库巴曲缬沙坦可有效调节CHD合并CHF患者IGFBP7、sST2、CGRP、ET,改善血管内皮功能、心肌损伤、心室重构及心功能,进而可提高疗效,且具有良好的安全性。

入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ水平与CHB肝纤维化严重程度的相关性及对疾病预后的预测价值

目的探讨入院时血清转化生长因子-β1(TGF-β1)、Smad同源蛋白2(Smad2)、Smad同源蛋白3(Smad3)及透明质酸(HA)、Ⅲ型前胶原(PCⅢ)、层黏连蛋白(LN)、Ⅳ型胶原(CⅣ)水平与慢性乙型肝炎(CHB)肝纤维化严重程度的相关性及联合检测对疾病预后的预测价值。方法选取河南省中医院2021年3月至2022年3月收治的78例CHB肝纤维化患者作为研究组,选择同期78名健康体检者作为对照组。比较研究组和对照组及不同肝纤维化分期、不同炎症活动分级CHB肝纤维化患者入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、PCⅢ、LN、CⅣ水平;分析入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、PCⅢ、LN、CⅣ水平与肝纤维化分期、炎症活动分级的相关性。CHB肝纤维化患者治疗3个月后,根据患者预后分为预后良好和预后不良亚组,比较预后良好和预后不良患者入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、PCⅢ、LN、CⅣ水平;分析入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、PCⅢ、LN、CⅣ水平联合检测对CHB肝纤维化患者预后不良的预测价值。结果研究组入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ高于对照组(P<0.05);不同肝纤维化分期、炎症活动分级CHB肝纤维化患者入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ比较:S1<S2<S3<S4、G1<G2<G3<G4,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ水平与肝纤维化分期、炎症活动分级均呈正相关(P<0.05)。预后良好患者入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ水平均低于预后不良患者(P<0.05);入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、LN、PCⅢ、CⅣ水平联合预测肝纤维化患者预后不良的曲线下面积(AUC)优于各指标单一检测(P<0.05)。结论CHB肝纤维化患者入院时血清TGF-β1、Smad2、Smad3、HA、PCⅢ、LN、CⅣ水平均呈现高表达,且与肝纤维化分期、炎症活动分级密切相关,其联合检测对CHB肝纤维化患者预后有较高的预测价值,可用于评估CHB肝纤维化患者病情严重程度和预后,为制定针对性治疗措施提供参考。

血清LTBP2、TM4SF1在大肠癌患者预后评估中的研究

目的探讨血清转化生长因子结合蛋白2(LTBP2)、四次跨膜蛋白1(TM4SF1)在大肠癌患者预后评估中的意义。方法将南阳市中心医院2016年7月至2019年7月手术治疗的大肠癌患者108例作为试验组,同期108例健康体检者作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测两组血清LTBP2、TM4SF1水平;比较不同血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达水平的大肠癌患者临床资料的差异;采用免疫组化染色法分析大肠癌组织中LTBP2、TM4SF1的表达;Pearson相关分析明确血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达的相关性;受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清LTBP2和TM4SF1联合评估大肠癌患者预后的价值。结果试验组血清LTBP2和TM4SF1水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),二者表达水平呈正相关(r=0.305,P<0.05),大肠癌组织LTBP2和TM4SF1表达阳性率高于癌旁组织(P<0.05)。肿瘤直径>5cm、肿瘤低分化、有淋巴结转移、TNM分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有脉管瘤栓的大肠癌患者血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达水平高于患者肿瘤直径≤5 cm、肿瘤中高分化、无淋巴结转移、TNM分期Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无脉管瘤栓的大肠癌患者(P<0.05)。血清LTBP2、TM4SF1联合预测大肠癌患者预后不良的AUC为0.886。结论大肠癌患者血清LTBP2和TM4SF1水平升高,二者联合对大肠癌患者预后不良具有较好的预测价值。

胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2对高血糖环境诱导人足细胞凋亡的影响及机制研究

背景糖尿病肾病患者日益增加,仍有患者在现有治疗中进展为终末期肾病,因此迫切需要新型治疗靶点。目的探讨胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2(insulin like growth factor binding protein 2,IGFBP2)对高血糖环境诱导人足细胞凋亡的影响及机制。方法体外培养的人足细胞随机分为正常血糖(normal glucose,NG)组(5 mmol/L)以及高血糖(high glucose,HG)24 h组、HG 48 h组、HG 72 h组(30 mmol/L)。采用RT-qPCR法检测IGFBP2、肿瘤坏死因子α(tumor necrosis factor,TNF-α)和细胞间黏附分子-1(intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1,ICAM-1)mRNA表达水平,Western blot检测IGFBP2和Cleaved Caspase 3蛋白表达水平,以此确定后续实验HG处理的最佳时间点。将IGFBP2小干扰RNA转染进入足细胞并分为NG组、阴性对照干预组(NG-NC-siRNA)、IGFBP2敲低siRNA干预组(NG-IGFBP2-siRNA1、NG-IGFBP2-siRNA2、NG-IGFBP2-siRNA3),RT-qPCR检测IGFBP2 mRNA表达水平,选择敲低效率最高的IGFBP2-siRNA用于后续实验。根据实验内容将足细胞随机分为:(1)NG组和HG组;(2)NG组和NG+125 ng/mL rhIGFBP2组;(3)HG组和HG-IGFBP2-siRNA组。(1)(2)(3)均通过RT-qPCR检测TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA表达水平,JC-1染色法检测线粒体膜电位,共聚焦显微镜检测线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率。结果随HG处理时间增加,RT-qPCR结果显示IGFBP2、TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA水平随时间升高,Western blot结果显示IGFBP2和Cleaved Caspase 3蛋白水平随时间升高。与NG组比较,RT-qPCR结果显示IGFBP2、TNF-α和ICAM-1均在HG 72 h时mRNA水平最高(P<0.05),Western blot结果显示IGFBP2在HG 72 h时和Cleaved Caspase 3在HG 48 h时蛋白水平最高(P<0.05),据此选72 h为后续实验诱导时间点。RT-qPCR检测结果显示,与NG组相比,阴性对照干预组mRNA表达无统计学差异(P>0.05),NG-IGFBP2-siRNA2组IGFBP2 mRNA表达水平最低(P<0.05),敲除效率最高,因此选择IGFBP2-siRNA2进行后续实验。与NG组相比较,HG组线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均增强(P<0.05)。与NG组相比较,NG+125 ng/mL rhIGFBP2组的TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA水平、线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均升高(P<0.05)。与HG组相比较,HG-IGFBP2-siRNA组的TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA表达水平、线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均降低(P<0.05)。结论敲除IGFBP2后通过减弱高血糖处理下的线粒体功能紊乱和氧化应激降低人足细胞凋亡,因此抑制IGFBP2的表达有望成为糖尿病肾病的潜在治疗策略。

脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP与儿童化脓性脑膜炎发生发展的相关性

目的探究脑脊液中胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)、β_(2)微球蛋白(β_(2)-MG)、肝素结合蛋白(HBP)水平与儿童化脓性脑膜炎疾病发生发展的相关性。方法选取2021年2月至2023年2月郑州大学第一附属医院儿科收治的86例化脓性脑膜炎患儿为研究组,另选取86例非中枢神经系统感染患儿为对照组,比较两组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平,探究其与研究组患儿病情严重程度及预后的相关性。结果研究组脑脊液中IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),且对化脓性脑膜炎具有较高的诊断价值,其曲线下面积分别为0.925、0.930、0.850;重度组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平高于轻度组(P<0.05);预后不良组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平高于预后良好组(P<0.05),且对化脓性脑膜炎预后不良具有较高的预测价值,其曲线下面积分别为0.879、0.854、0.822。结论监测化脓性脑膜炎患儿脑脊液中IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP的水平对于早期诊断、判断病情严重程度以及预测疾病预后具有重要价值。

lncSIL通过EZH2/P21/CDK6信号通路负向调控TGF-β1诱导的肺泡上皮细胞间质转化

目的研究在转化生长因子β1(TGF-β1)诱导肺泡上皮细胞间质转化(EMT)进程中lncSIL的作用及其相关信号通路。方法采用Western blot法研究沉默lncSIL后对TGF-β1诱导EMT进程中细胞标志蛋白E-钙黏蛋白(E-cad)、α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白(ColⅠ)表达的影响;通过RNA pulldown分析lncSIL相互作用蛋白,并检测过表达或沉默lncSIL后对其靶基因组蛋白赖氨酸N-甲基转移酶(EZH2)以及下游因子P21蛋白(P21)和细胞周期蛋白依赖性激酶6(CDK6)表达的影响,并结合流式细胞术分析lncSIL对细胞周期进程的作用。结果沉默lncSIL后,间质细胞标志蛋白α-SMA和Col I表达升高,肺泡上皮细胞标志蛋白E-cad表达下降;RNA pulldown实验结果显示EZH2是与lncSIL相互作用的靶蛋白,并且沉默lncSIL后EZH2表达升高,其下游基因P21表达下调,CDK6表达上调,同时S期细胞的数量显著升高;过表达lncSIL时,EZH2与CDK6表达下调,P21表达上调,同时S期细胞的数量明显降低。结论lncSIL通过负向调控EZH2/P21/CDK6信号通路抑制细胞周期进程进而抑制TGF-β1诱导的肺泡上皮细胞向间质转化。

Decreased serum platelet derived growth factor BB levels in acute and increased in chronic pancreatitis

AIM: To examine circulating growth factor concentrations in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP), and walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN).

甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF在子痫前期孕妇中表达水平及其对疾病的预测价值

目的 探究子痫前期孕妇血浆中甲基化DNA的表达水平及对子痫前期发生的预测价值。方法 纳入2022年1-12月在该院确诊的82例子痫前期孕妇作为观察组,另外纳入82例健康孕妇作为对照组。提取患者游离总DNA,经过DNA亚硫酸氢盐修饰后通过实时荧光定量PCR反应(qRT-PCR)检测患者血浆中甲基化单意同源物2(SIM2)、结缔组织生长因子(CTGF)及鸟嘌呤核苷酸结合蛋白(GNA12)基因的相对表达水平,并采用相关性分析及受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线对各甲基化DNA预测子痫前期发生的价值进行评估。结果 观察组血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),且重度子痫前期孕妇各甲基化DNA相对表达水平更高(P<0.05)。相关性分析结果表明,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平与孕妇发生子痫前期均呈正相关(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果表明,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平单独及联合检测对预测孕妇子痫前期的效能均较好,且三者联合检测的预测效能最高(曲线下面积为0.888,95%CI:0.827~0.949)。结论 相较于健康孕妇,子痫前期孕妇血浆中甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平均较高,且其与孕妇子痫前期的发生率呈正相关,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12及CTGF相对表达水平有望成为判断子痫前期是否发生的重要指标。

结缔组织病相关间质性肺炎患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平表达与疾病活动度及对预后的相关性分析

目的分析结缔组织病(CTD)相关间质性肺炎(IP)患者治疗前后血清Dickkopf相关蛋白1(DKK-1)、潜在转化生长因子结合蛋白2(latent transforming growth factor binding protein 2,LTBP2)表达水平变化及其与疾病活动度和预后的关系。方法收集2022年1月~2023年10月河北北方学院附属第一医院收治的121例CTD患者,按照IP发生情况分为观察组(CTD相关IP患者,n=62)和对照组(CTD无IP患者,n=59);观察组依照疾病活动度分为稳定期组(n=26)和急性加重期组(n=36)。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平;采用Pearson或Spearman分析急性加重期CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平与临床资料的相关性;采用Logistic回归分析CTD相关IP患者病情急性加重的影响因素。结果观察组血清DKK-1(14.98±3.32 ng/ml),LTBP2(32.64±4.01ng/ml)水平高于对照组(2.21±0.67 ng/ml,8.73±2.15 ng/ml),差异具有统计学意义(t=28.983,57.518,均P<0.05)。急性加重期组磨玻璃影占比(66.67%)、蜂窝影患者占比(52.78%)及血清DKK-1(19.67±4.10 ng/ml),LTBP2(38.76±4.92 ng/ml),C反应蛋白(CRP)(32.46±3.12 mg/L)水平高于稳定期组(30.77%,23.08%,8.48±1.37 ng/ml,24.17±3.65 ng/ml,22.05±2.80 mg/L),差异具有统计学意义(t/χ^(2)=7.790,5.534,13.362,12.781,13.524,均P<0.05)。急性加重期CTD相关IP患者治疗前血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平与磨玻璃影、蜂窝影、CRP,疾病活动度呈正相关(r=0.526,0.518,0.513,0.548;0.499,0.514,0.520,0.561,均P<0.05)。随着治疗时间延长,稳定期组和急性加重期组CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平均下降,且治疗前、治疗1个月后、治疗3个月后急性加重期组血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平均高于稳定期组,差异具有统计学意义(t=13.355,13.206,15.913;12.781,12.263,11.161,均P<0.05)。DKK-1[OR(95%CI):2.458(1.297~4.657)],LTBP2[OR(95%CI):2.739(1.567~4.789)]是CTD相关IP患者病情急性加重的独立危险因素(均P<0.05)。结论CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平显著升高,与疾病活动度密切相关,且治疗3个月后二者均明显下降,可一定程度监测患者治疗疗效。

胰岛素样生长因子1对人RPE细胞分泌TGF-β2、MMP-2的影响及机制研究

目的研究胰岛素样生长因子1(IGF-1)对人视网膜色素上皮细胞(ARPE-19)表达转化生长因子β2(TGF-β2)、基质金属蛋白酶2(MMP-2)的影响,并探索其作用机制。方法ARPE-19细胞分别按不同浓度IGF-1和不同浓度LY294002培养6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h,采用CCK-8法检测细胞活力,确定IGF-1、LY294002的最佳作用浓度与时间。细胞划痕法检测细胞迁移活性。ELISA法检测细胞培养上清液中TGF-β2浓度。将ARPE-19细胞分为对照组、IGF-1组(80μg·L^(-1) IGF-1)、IGF-1+LY294002组(80μg·L^(-1) IGF-1+30 mmol·L^(-1) LY294002)、LY294002组(30 mmol·L^(-1) LY294002),使用无血清DMEM/F12培养基培养,对照组不做任何处理,分别采用RT-PCR、Western blot检测细胞中TGF-β2、MMP-2、磷脂酰肌醇-3-激酶(PI3K)、蛋白激酶B(AKT)的mRNA和蛋白表达量。结果与0μg·L^(-1) IGF-1比较,80μg·L^(-1) IGF-1的细胞活力24 h变化显著(P<0.05),故确定其为IGF-1最佳作用浓度和时间。与0 mmol·L^(-1) LY294002比较,24 h的30 mmol·L^(-1) LY294002接近半数抑制浓度,故确定其为LY294002最佳作用时间和浓度。细胞划痕法检测结果显示,0μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组、40μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组、80μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组细胞迁移率整体比较及两两比较差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。ELISA检测结果显示,0μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组、40μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组、80μg·L^(-1) IGF-1组细胞上清液中TGF-β2浓度整体比较及两两比较差异均有统计学意义(均为P<0.05)。RT-PCR、Western blot检测结果显示,IGF-1、LY294002培养24 h,与对照组比较,IGF-1组细胞中TGF-β2、MMP-2、PI3K、AKT的mRNA与蛋白表达水平均升高,而LY294002组细胞中TGF-β2、MMP-2、PI3K、AKT的mRNA与蛋白表达水平均下降(均为P<0.05);与IGF-1组比较,IGF-1+LY294002组细胞中TGF-β2、MMP-2、PI3K、AKT的mRNA与蛋白表达水平均下降(均为P<0.05)。结论IGF-1能促进ARPE-19细胞增殖、迁移;IGF-1可能通过PI3K/AKT信号通路上调ARPE-19细胞中TGF-β2、MMP-2的表达,参与近视的发生与发展。

RANBP9调控TGF⁃β诱导结肠癌Colo320细胞凋亡的机制研究

目的探讨Ran蛋白微管组织中心结合蛋白(RANBP9)靶向调控转化生长因子β1(transforming growth factor⁃β1,TGF⁃β1)的表达,及其对结直肠癌Colo320细胞凋亡的影响。方法分析TCGA数据库中625例结肠癌组织以及20例正常结肠组织中RANBP9的表达数据,KMPLOT分析RANBP9的表达与结肠癌患者生存期的关系。人类蛋白免疫组化数据库分析TGF⁃β1在正常结肠组织和结肠癌组织中的表达情况,使用UALCAN数据库分析TGF⁃β1的表达与结肠癌患者生存期的关系。双荧光素酶实验分析RANBP9和TGF⁃β1的关系。将pcDNA3.1⁃GFP⁃RANBP9和pcDNA3.1⁃GFP⁃RANBP9⁃NC分别转染至实验组和对照组细胞中,转染完成后细胞常规培养,另设立正常组细胞,不经过转染操作,常规培养;噻唑蓝(thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide,MTT)法检测各组细胞的生长活力,流式细胞仪检测各组细胞的凋亡率,JC⁃1染色检测各组细胞的线粒体膜电位,Western blot检测各组细胞中RANBP9和TGF⁃β1的表达。结果RANBP9在结肠癌组织中的表达明显降低,与RANBP9表达低的患者相比,RANBP9高表达的结肠癌患者具有较高的生存期曲线,TGF⁃β1在结肠癌组织的表达明显升高,与TGF⁃β1表达高的患者相比,TGF⁃β1低表达的患者具有较高的生存期曲线,差异均具有统计意义(P<0.05)。在结肠癌中,RANBP9能靶向调控TGF⁃β1的表达。与正常组细胞相比,实验组细胞的生长活力、线粒体的膜电位、TGF⁃β1的表达明显下调,细胞的凋亡率和RANBP9的表达明显升高,差异均具有统计意义(P<0.05)。结论RANBP9能靶向调控TGF⁃β1的表达,促使结肠癌细胞Colo320的生长活力和线粒体膜电位下降,诱导其凋亡。

雷公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗难治性肾病综合征的效果及对血清sTNF-R1、IGFBP-2、CFH水平的影响

目的 探讨雷公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗难治性肾病综合征(RNS)的疗效对血清可溶性肿瘤坏死因子受体1(s TNF-R1)、胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-2(IGFBP-2)、补体因子H(CFH)水平的影响。方法 研究对象为2018年8月至2021年8月于江南大学附属医院治疗的RNS患者102例,以随机数字表法分为对照组(n=51,采取甲泼尼龙片加他克莫司胶囊治疗)和观察组(n=51,在对照组基础上给予雷公藤多苷片治疗)。评估两组的治疗效果、血清相关指标,统计两组的不良反应。结果 观察组治疗总有效率(96.08%)高于对照组(80.39%)(χ^(2)=6.044,P=0.014);治疗后,观察组患者血清白蛋白、CFH水平[分别为(36.54±8.11) g·L^(-1)、(586.20±100.72)μg·m L^(-1)],高于对照组[分别为(32.58±6.12) g·L^(-1)、(540.11±100.47)μg·m L^(-1)],差异均有统计学意义(t=2.783,P=0.006;t=2.314,P=0.023);观察组患者24 h尿蛋白、肌酐、s TNF-R1、IGFBP-2水平[分别为(2.67±0.69) g、(82.25±16.13)μmol·L^(-1)、(1.56±0.45) ng·m L^(-1)、(51.34±10.44) ng·m L^(-1)],低于对照组[分别为(3.24±1.02) g、(92.68±17.35)μmol·L^(-1)、(1.91±0.58) ng·m L^(-1)、(57.79±12.58) ng·m L^(-1)],差异均有统计学意义(t=3.306,P=0.001;t=3.135,P=0.002;t=3.405,P=0.001;t=2.820,P=0.005);观察组复发率(1.96%)低于对照组(13.73%)(χ^(2)=4.883,P=0.027)。结论 公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗RNS效果佳,降低复发率,改善肾功能,减轻炎症,有望作为辅助治疗RNS的药物。