Long noncoding RNAs HAND2-AS1 ultrasound microbubbles suppress hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating the miR-873-5p/tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 axis

BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.

Targeting epicardial adipose tissue:A potential therapeutic strategy for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction(HFpEF)is a heterogeneous syndrome with various comorbidities,multiple cardiac and extracardiac pathophysiologic abnormalities,and diverse phenotypic presentations.Since HFpEF is a heterogeneous disease with different phenotypes,individualized treatment is required.HFpEF with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)represents a specific phenotype of HFpEF,with about 45%-50% of HFpEF patients suffering from T2DM.Systemic inflammation associated with dysregulated glucose metabolism is a critical pathological mechanism of HFpEF with T2DM,which is intimately related to the expansion and dysfunction(inflammation and hypermetabolic activity)of epicardial adipose tissue(EAT).EAT is well established as a very active endocrine organ that can regulate the pathophysiological processes of HFpEF with T2DM through the paracrine and endocrine mechanisms.Therefore,suppressing abnormal EAT expansion may be a promising therapeutic strategy for HFpEF with T2DM.Although there is no treatment specifically for EAT,lifestyle management,bariatric surgery,and some pharmaceutical interventions(anti-cytokine drugs,statins,proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors,metformin,glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists,and especially sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors)have been shown to attenuate the inflammatory response or expansion of EAT.Importantly,these treatments may be beneficial in improving the clinical symptoms or prognosis of patients with HFpEF.Accordingly,well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the efficacy of current therapies.In addition,more novel and effective therapies targeting EAT are needed in the future.

Bai Hu Ren Shen Soup promotes autophagy in the pancreas tissue of diabetic rats by increasing the level of autophagy protein LC3 and decreasing the level of autophagy protein p62

Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effect of Bai Hu Ren Shen Soup(BHRSS)on type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)rats and explore whether its therapeutic effect is achieved by promoting autophagy in the pancreas tissue of T2DM rats.Methods:Thirty male standard deviation rats were equally divided into normal control group,T2DM group and BHRSS group.Firstly,the therapeutic effect of BHRSS on T2DM was evaluated by biochemical indices in serum and pathological changes in the pancreas tissue of rats in each group after modeling and medication.Then,the levels of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3(LC3)protein and p62 protein in the pancreas tissue of rats in each group after BHRSS intervention were detected by Western blot.Results:BHRSS intervention significantly reduced the levels of blood sugar,liver and kidney function,and other related biochemical indices in the serum of T2DM rats,and effectively improved the pathological changes in the pancreas tissue of T2DM rats.In addition,Western blot results showed that the expression levels of autophagy-related protein LC3 protein in the pancreas tissue of rats were increased,and the expression level of p62 protein was decreased after BHRSS intervention.Conclusion:BHRSS has a clear therapeutic effect on T2DM model rats,which may be related to that increase of autophagy protein LC3 and the decrease of p62 protein level in the pancreas tissue.

基于JAK2/STAT3信号通路探究利咽糖浆对慢性咽炎大鼠咽喉组织损伤及咽黏膜修复的影响

目的:基于Janus激酶2(JAK2)/信号转导和转录激活因子3(STAT3)信号通路探究利咽糖浆对慢性咽炎大鼠咽喉组织损伤及咽黏膜修复的影响。方法:取SD大鼠随机分为对照组、模型组、利咽糖浆组、RO8191(JAK2/STAT3激活剂)组、利咽糖浆+RO8191组,模型组与药物干预组大鼠采用氨水刺激咽部构建慢性咽炎模型,对照组大鼠咽部注射等剂量生理盐水,经利咽糖浆与RO8191干预后,检测大鼠一般情况及咽部表观状态,并进行咽部表观状态评分;HE染色检测大鼠咽部病理形态变化;流式细胞术检测大鼠外周血T淋巴细胞亚群CD4^(+)T与CD8^(+)T表达、CD4^(+)T/CD8^(+)T;试剂盒检测大鼠血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、IL-6、IL-10、丙二醛(MDA)、活性氧(ROS)、总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)水平;以免疫印记法检测大鼠咽部组织JAK2/STAT3通路相关蛋白表达。结果:与对照组比较,模型组大鼠咽部组织出现明显病理形态损伤,外周血CD4^(+)T与CD4^(+)T/CD8^(+)T、IL-10、血清T-AOC水平降低(P<0.05),咽部表观状态评分、CD8^(+)T、血清TNF-α、IL-6、MDA与ROS水平、咽部组织p-JAK2/JAK2与p-STAT3/STAT3水平升高(P<0.05);与模型组、利咽糖浆+RO8191组相比,利咽糖浆组大鼠咽部组织病理形态损伤减轻,外周血CD4^(+)T表达与CD4^(+)T/CD8^(+)T、IL-10、血清T-AOC水平均升高(P<0.05),咽部表观状态评分、CD8^(+)T、血清TNF-α、IL-6、MDA与ROS水平、咽部组织p-JAK2/JAK2与p-STAT3/STAT3水平均降低(P<0.05);RO8191组大鼠各指标变化趋势与利咽糖浆组相反。结论:利咽糖浆可通过抑制JAK2/STAT3信号激活减轻炎症及氧化应激,增强抗炎及抗氧化能力,缓解慢性咽炎大鼠咽喉组织损伤,修复咽黏膜。

不同叶面肥及株型控制对中科猕砧2号猕猴桃组培苗生长发育的影响

以中科猕砧2号猕猴桃2月龄组培苗为研究对象,研究不同配比的叶面施肥结合株型控制对植株干径生长、叶绿素含量、氮磷钾含量以及幼苗生理指标的影响。结果表明,中科猕砧2号组培穴盘苗的干径、叶绿素含量及植株全氮、全钾含量,根冠比在不同处理间均存在显著差异,植株全磷含量在各处理间差异不显著。4个控制因子中,株型控制对中科猕砧2号组培穴盘苗生长的促进作用最大,全抹芽的株型控制+施复合叶面肥(0.2%尿素+0.1%磷酸二氢钾+0.2%园艺肥)为中科猕砧2号组培穴盘苗育苗期间的最优处理配方。

乳腺癌患者HER2、CA153表达与声触诊组织成像定量技术参数的相关性分析

目的:分析乳腺癌患者人表皮生长因子受体2(HER2)、糖类抗原153(CA153)表达与声触诊组织成像定量(VTIQ)技术参数的相关性。方法:选取2018年5月至2020年5月合肥市第三人民医院收治的80例女性乳腺癌患者,其中世界卫生组织(WHO)分期Ⅰ期14例、Ⅱ期22例、Ⅲ期31例、Ⅳ期13例;另选取同时间段收治的53例女性乳腺良性疾病患者为对照。所有患者先行常规超声检查,随后进入超声VTIQ成像模式获得剪切波速度(SWV)均值参数;采用免疫组织化学法检测乳腺组织中HER2表达,采用罗氏E411电化学发光免疫分析仪检测血清CA153水平;采用Pearson法分析乳腺癌患者血清CA153水平与SWV均值的相关性。结果:与良性患者比较,乳腺癌患者VTIQ技术参数SWV均值、血清CA153水平及HRR2阳性表达率均显著升高,差异有统计学意义(F=39.107,78.353,P<0.05);与乳腺癌Ⅰ+Ⅱ期患者比较,乳腺癌Ⅲ、Ⅳ期患者VTIQ技术参数SWV均值、血清CA153水平、HRR2阳性表达率均显著升高,差异有统计学意义(t=2.685、3.556、8.326、10.455,P<0.05);与乳腺癌Ⅲ期比较,乳腺癌Ⅳ期患者VTIQ技术参数SWV均值、血清CA153水平、HRR2阳性表达率均显著升高,差异有统计学意义(t=4.632、8.659,P<0.05)。与HER2阴性表达乳腺癌患者SWV均值比较,HER2阳性表达乳腺癌患者SWV均值升高,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=59.751,P<0.05)。乳腺癌患者血清CA153水平与SWV均值呈正相关(r=0.501,P<0.05)。结论:乳腺癌患者VTIQ参数SWV均值与乳腺癌患者生物标志物HER2、CA153表达水平密切相关。

HER2 in gastric cancer: Comparative analysis of three different antibodies using whole-tissue sections and tissue microarrays

AIM:To compare the performance of three commercially available anti-human epidermalgrowth factor receptor 2(HER2)antibodies in whole-tissue sections and tissue microarrays(TMAs)of a series of gastric tumors.METHODS:We present a comparative analysis of three anti-HER2 antibodies(HercepTest,4B5 and SP3)using TMA and whole-tissue sections prepared from the same paraffin blocks of 199 gastric adenocarcinomas operated upon between January 2004 and December2008 at a Brazilian cancer hospital.The data on the patients’age,sex,the anatomical location of the tumor and the Lauren’s histological classification were collected from clinical and pathological records.The immunohistochemical(IHC)results were examined by two pathologists and the cases were classified as positive(3+),equivocal(2+)and negative(0 or 1+),according to the criteria of the IHC scoring system of gastric cancer.TMAs and whole-tissue sections were evaluated separately and independently.All cases yielding discordant IHC results and/or scored as 2+were subjected to dual-color in situ hybridization in order to determine the final HER2 status.Besides determining the sensitivity and predictive value for HER2-positive status,we measured the accuracy of each antibody by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.The agreement between the results obtained using the TMAs and those obtained using the whole-tissue sections was assessed by means of Kappa coefficient.RESULTS:Intratumoral heterogeneity of HER2 expression was observed with all antibodies.HER2-positive expression(3+)in the whole-tissue sections was observed in 23 cases(11.6%)using the 4B5 antibody,in 18 cases(9.1%)using the SP3 antibody and in 10 cases(5.1%)using the HercepTest antibody.In the TMAs,11 positive cases(5.6%)were identified using SP3 antibody,9(4.6%)using the 4B5 antibody and 6(3%)using the HercepTest antibody.The sensitivity using whole-tissue sections and TMA,respectively,was 95.2%and 42.9%with 4B5,90.5%and 66.7%with SP3 and 47.6%and42.9%with HercepTest.The accuracy,calculated from the area under the ROC curve,using whole-tissue sections and TMA,respectively,was 0.91 and 0.79 by 4B5,0.86 and 0.80 by SP3 and 0.73 and 0.71 by HercepTest.The concordance of the results obtained using wholetissue sections and TMA was 97.4%(Kappa 0.75)using HercepTest,85.6%(Kappa 0.56)using SP3 and 84.1%(Kappa 0.38)using 4B5.CONCLUSION:The use of the 4B5 antibody on wholetissue sections was the most accurate IHC method for evaluating HER2 expression in gastric adenocarcinoma.

Expression of Bcl-2 and NF-κB in brain tissue after acute renal ischemia-reperfusion in rats

Objective:To investigate the effect of acute renal ischemia reperfusion on brain tissue.Methods:Fourty eight rats were randomly divided into four groups(n=12):sham operation group,30 min ischemia 60 min reperfusion group,60 min ischemia 60 min reperfusion group,and120 min ischemia 60 min reperfusion group.The brain tissues were taken after the experiment.TUNEL assay was used to detect the brain cell apoptosis,and western blot was used to detect the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and inflammatory factors.Results:Renal ischemiareperiusion induced apoptosis of brain tissues,and the apoptosis increased with prolongation of ischemia time.The detection at the molecular level showed decreased Bcl-2 expression,increased Bax expression,upreguiated expression of NF- κB and its downstream factor COX-2/PGE2.Conclusions:Acute renal ischemia-reperfusion can cause brain tissue damage,manifested as induced brain tissues apoptosis and inflammation activation.

Expression of p53, p16 and COX-2 in pancreatic cancer with tissue microarray

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer development and progression is driven by the accumulation of genetic changes. In this study we constructed tissue microarray containing specimens from pancreatic cancer, adjacent non-cancer tissue and normal tissue to survey the expression of p53, p16 and cyclooxyganase-2 (COX-2). METHODS: Tissue microarray containing 337 specimens from different stages of pancreatic cancer, adjacent noncancer tissue and normal tissues was constructed, and the expression of p53, p16 and COX-2 was assayed by immunohistochemistry to consecutive formalin-fixed tissue microarray sections. RESULTS: The expression of p53, p16 and COX-2 was significantly higher in tumorous tissues than in non-tumorons ones. A significant relationship was observed between p53 and COX-2, or p16 and COX-2. But no obvious correlation was seen between p53 and p16 expressions. Logistic regression analysis showed p53 and COX-2 as dependent predictors in pancreatic carcinogenesis, and a reciprocal relationship to neoplastic progression between p53 and COX-2. CONCLUSION: Combination analysis of p53 and COX-2 may be useful in predicting pancreatic carcinogenesis.

Gene Expression Profile of Human Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue of Chinese Han Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Objective To study the differential patterns of gene expression in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue between type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） patients and healthy subjects using DNA microarray analysis, Methods T2DM patiens were divided into female group, young male group and old male group. DNA microarray analysis and quantitative real-time PCR were carried out to anaIyze the relation between gene expressions and T2DM. Results The mRNA expression of 298, 578, and 350 genes was changed in the skeletal muscle of diabetes mellitus patients compared with control subjects. The 1320, 1143, and 2847 genes were modified in adipose tissue of the three groups. Among the genes surveyed, the change of 25 and 39 gene transcripts in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue was ≥2 folds, These differentially expressed genes were classified into 15 categories according to their functions. Conclusion New genes are found and T2DM can be prevented or cured.

Comparison of T-2 Toxin and HT-2 Toxin Distributed in the Skeletal System with That in Other Tissues of Rats by Acute Toxicity Test

Twelve healthy rats were divided into the T-2 toxin group receiving gavage of 1 mg/kg T-2 toxin and the control group receiving gavage of normal saline. Total relative concentrations of T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin in the skeletal system（thighbone, knee joints, and costal cartilage） were significantly higher than those in the heart, liver, and kidneys（P 〈 0.05）. The relative concentrations of T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin in the skeletal system（thighbone and costal cartilage） were also significantly higher than those in the heart, liver, and kidneys. The rats administered T-2 toxin showed rapid metabolism compared with that in rats administered HT-2 toxin, and the metabolic conversion rates in the different tissues were 68.20%-90.70%.

Berberine Inhibits Gluconeogenesis in Skeletal Muscles and Adipose Tissues in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats via LKB1-AMPK-TORC2 Signaling Pathway

The effect and potential molecular mechanisms of berberine on gluconeogenesis in skeletal muscles and adipose tissues were investigated.After adaptive feeding for one week,8 rats were randomly selected as the normal group and fed on a standard diet.The remaining 32 rats were fed on a high-fat diet and given an intravenous injection of streptozotocin(STZ)for 2 weeks to induce the diabetic models.The diabetic rat models were confirmed by oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)and randomly divided into 4 groups(n=8 each),which were all fed on a high-fat diet.Berberine(3 g/kg per day)or metformin(183 mg/kg per day)was intragastrically administered to the diabetic rats for 12 weeks,serving as berberine group and metformin group respectively.5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide1-β-D-ribofuranoside[AICAR,an agonist of AMP-activated protein kinase(AMPK),0.5 mg/kg per day]was subcutaneously injected to the diabetic rats for 12 weeks,serving as AICAR group.The remaining 8 diabetic rats served as the model group,which was given a 0.5%carboxyl methylcellulose solution by oral gavage.Fasting serum insulin(FINS),OGTT as well as lipid parameters were tested by commercial kit.The protein levels of liver kinase B1(LKB1),AMPK,phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase(p-AMPK),transducer of regulated CREB activity 2(TORC2),phosphorylated transducer of regulated CREB activity 2(p-TORC2),phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase(PEPCK),and glucose-6-phosphatase(G6Pase)in skeletal muscles and adipose tissues were examined by Western blotting.The results showed that berberine significantly decreased the body weight,plasma glucose,insulin levels,and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)of diabetic rats compared with those in the model group.Meanwhile,the serum total triglyceride(TG),total cholesterol(TC),and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)levels were markedly decreased and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)level was significantly increased after the treatment with berberine.In addition,we found that berberine significantly increased the expression of p-AMPK and LKB1,while decreasing the p-TORC2 levels in skeletal muscles and adipose tissues.Moreover,the expression of PEPCK and G6Pase was significantly down-regulated after the treatment with berberine compared to the model group.It was suggested that the mechanism by which berberine inhibited peripheral tissue gluconeogenesis may be attributed to the activation of the LKB1-AMPK-TORC2 signaling pathway.

3-癸烯-2-酮对马铃薯的抑芽作用机理

为探究3-癸烯-2-酮对马铃薯的抑芽作用,本试验以陇薯7号马铃薯为试验材料,以不做任何抑芽处理为对照,采用0.15 mL·kg^(-1)的3-癸烯-2-酮对萌芽期马铃薯进行熏蒸处理,考察3-癸烯-2-酮处理0~5 d对芽眼部位分生组织和生理指标的影响,并分别对处理后48和72 h的马铃薯样品进行转录组分析。结果表明,3-癸烯-2-酮处理后1~2 d,芽分生组织逐渐坏死,3~4 d完全坏死。与对照相比,3-癸烯-2-酮处理组块茎呼吸速率增加,超氧阴离子(O_(2)^(-)·)、过氧化氢(H_(2)O_(2))含量升高,抗氧化酶活性降低,丙二醛(MDA)和蛋白质羰基含量增加。3-癸烯-2-酮处理使得编码9-LOX基因下调表达,改变了植物激素水平,并使光合作用中叶绿体电子传递系统发生紊乱,从而影响果胶甲酯酶活性,改变细胞壁稳定性,最终引起分生组织细胞在短时间内发生膜质过氧化而抑制马铃薯发芽。在此过程中,谷胱甘肽代谢和苯丙烷生物合成通路对氧化胁迫做出了响应。本研究结果可为进一步探索3-癸烯-2-酮抑制马铃薯发芽的分子机制提供参考。

不同质量浓度Cu^(2+)和Ag^(+)对大麦成熟胚组培特性的影响

【目的】探究不同质量浓度Cu^(2+)和Ag^(+)对大麦成熟胚组培特性的影响。【方法】以Bowman、北青7号和光头大麦的成熟胚为材料,研究不同质量浓度Cu^(2+)和Ag^(+)对大麦成熟胚愈伤诱导率、长根率、长芽率、褐化率、绿化率、再分化率和愈伤湿质量的影响。【结果】Bowman、北青7号和光头大麦成熟胚的7种组培特性间存在不同程度差异。与对照相比,0.75 mg/L Cu^(2+)可减少10.43%的成熟胚长根、7.48%的成熟胚长芽、8.24%的愈伤组织褐化、20.74 mg的愈伤湿质量;4.00 mg/L Ag^(+)可提高6.47%的愈伤组织诱导率,可减少9.08%的成熟胚长根、7.96%的成熟胚长芽和9.67%的愈伤褐化;0.75 mg/L Cu^(2+)和4.00 mg/L Ag^(+)对愈伤细胞转绿、愈伤增殖和再分化均无抑制。【结论】适宜质量浓度的Cu^(2+)和Ag^(+)可有效抑制大麦成熟胚长根、长芽和愈伤组织褐化,Ag+还可有效提高愈伤诱导率;在基于MS培养基的大麦成熟胚愈伤组织诱导和再分化培养中,Cu^(2+)和Ag^(+)的适宜质量浓度分别为0.75和4.00 mg/L。研究结果可为构建大麦成熟胚的愈伤诱导及其再分化技术体系提供理论支持。

Morphological MRI and T2 mapping of cartilage repair tissue after mosaicplasty with tissue-engineered cartilage in a pig model

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of mosaicplasty with tissue-engineered cartilage for the treatment of osteochondral defects in a pig model with advanced MR technique. Eight adolescent miniature pigs were used. The right knee underwent mosaicplasty with tissue-engineered cartilage for treatment of focal osteochondral defects, while the left knee was repaired via single mosaicplasty as controls. At 6, 12, 18 and 26 weeks after surgery, repair tissue was evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging （MRI） with the cartilage repair tissue （MOCART） scoring system and T2 mapping. Then, the results of MRI for 26 weeks were compared with findings of macroscopic and histologic studies. The MOCART scores showed that the repaired tissue of the tissue-engineered cartilage group was statistically better than that of controls （P 〈 0.001）. A significant correlation was found between macroscopic and MOCART scores （P 〈 0.001）. Comparable mean T2 values were found between adjacent cartilage and repair tissue in the experimental group （P 〉 0.05）. For zonal T2 value evaluation, there were no significant zonal T2 differences for repair tissue in controls （P 〉 0.05）. For the experimental group, zonal T2 variation was found in repair tissue （P 〈 0.05）. MRI, macroscopy and histology showed better repair results and bony incorporation in mosaicplasty with the tissue-engi- neered cartilage group than those of the single mosaicplasty group. Mosaicplasty with the tissue-engineered cartilage is a promising approach to repair osteochodndral defects. Morphological MRI and T2 mapping provide a non-invasive method for monitoring the maturation and integration of cartilage repair tissue in vivo.

COX-2 expression in gastric cancer and its relationship with angiogenesis using tissue microarray

AIM: To explore the expression and clinicopathological significance of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and microvessel density (MVD) in gastric carcinogenesis, and to investigate their roles in the invasion and the relationship between biological behaviors and prognosis of gastric cancer. METHODS: Using Envision immunohistochemistry, COX-2 and CD34 expressions in gastric cancer tissue array were examined. MVD was counted and the relationship between the biological behaviors and prognosis was analyzed. RESULTS: The expression of COX-2 in gastric cancer tissue was significantly higher than that in normal mucosa (χ2 = 12.191, P < 0.05). The over-expression of COX-2 in gastric cancer was obviously related to metastasis and depth of invasion (χ2 = 6.315, P < 0.05), but not related to the histological type and Borrmann type (χ2 = 5.391 and χ2 = 2.228, respectively). Moreover, MVD in gastric cancer tissues was significantly higher than that in the normal mucosa (65.49 ± 20.64 vs 36.21 ± 18.47, t/F = 7.53, P < 0. 05). MVD was related to the histologic type and metastasis (t/F = 3.68 and t/F = 4.214, respectively, P < 0. 05), but not related to the depth of invasion and Borrmann type (t/F = 0.583 and t/F = 0.459, respectively). MVD in COX-2-positive tissues was markedly higher compared to COX-2-negative tissues, indicating a positive correlation between COX-2 expression and MVD (t = 13.12, P < 0. 05). CONCLUSION: Tissue microarray (TMA) is a powerful tool for rapid identifi cation of the molecular alterations in gastric cancer. COX-2 expression, via inducingangiogenesis, may play an important role in gastric carcinogenesis. It could be served as a determinant factor for clinical prognosis and curative effect.

Critical visceral adipose tissue thresholds aassociated with type 2 diabetes mellitus in chinese population

To compare intervertebral location L2-L3 with L4-L5 as landmarks for measuring abdominal fat distribution and to determine critical levels of visceral adipose tissue （VAT） at those planes, exceeding which may lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Methods： Abdominal fat distribution was measured using computed tomography（CT） in 29 diabetics （19 male, 10 female） and 30 non-diabetics （18 male, 12 female）. CT images obtained at two intervertebral locations L2-L3 and L4-L5 were used to measure the areas of total fat, VAT and subcutaneous adipose tissue （SCAT） using slice thickness of 5mm and an attenuation range from -190 to -30 Hounsfield units （HU）. Data were analyzed using logistic regression and Receiver-operating characteristic （ROC） analysis. Results： At L2-L3, diabetes and obesity were correctly classified at 91.53% and 83.05% respectively, while at L4-L5, the same were correctly classified at 84.75% and 88.14% respectively. VAT compared to SCAT, had significantly higher correctly classified percent values for predicting diabetes in both measurement sites. At L2-L3, VAT≥177.29 cm2 or VAT ≥51.52% of the total fat area had the highest correctly classified value for predicting diabetes in men, while VAT ≥ 132.27 cm2 or VAT≥45.7% of the total fat area had the highest correctly classified value for predicting diabetes in women. At LA-L5, VAT≥ 130.82 cm2 or VAT≥45.5,$% of the total fat area had the highest correctly classified value for predicting diabetes in men, while VAT≥ 118.56 cm2 or VAT≥32.24% of the total fat area had the highest correctly classified value for predicting diabetes in women. Conclusion： L2-L3 plane is a better landmark for measuring abdominal fat distribution for predicting diabetes, while abdominal fat distribution measured at L4-L5 has better association with obesity. Regardless of the measurement site, VAT compared to SCAT, has significantly stronger association with diabetes.

Characterization,Imprinting Status and Tissue Distribution of Porcine GTL2 Gene

The callipyge （CLPG） phenotype, exhibiting polar overdominance （POD）, is an inherited skeletal muscle hypertrophy described in sheep. The callipyge locus maps to the distal portion of ovine chromosome 18 within the DLKI-GTL2 region and corresponds to human chromosome 14 and mouse chromosome 12. The POD phenomenon is confirmed to the homologous region of swine chromosome 7. In order to clone and investigate the expression of porcine GTL2 gene, DNA and RNA samples from 60-day-old F1 animals, generated with reciprocal crosses between Large White and Meishan breeds and their parents, were used. The authors showed that porcine GTL2 acted as a uoncoding RNA. cDNA samples exhibited maternal expression of the gene in the heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, stomach, small intestine, skeletal muscle, and fat in pigs, and a unique tissue-specific expression different from that of humans and mice. These results indicated that the gene was conserved in the pig, human, mouse, and bovine. It will be of interest to further study the gene functions in muscle growth and fat deposition.

温肺降浊方对血管性痴呆模型大鼠ERK1/2信号通路相关蛋白的影响

目的:观察温肺降浊方对血管性痴呆(VaD)模型大鼠细胞外调节蛋白激酶(ERK1/2)信号通路的影响,探讨其治疗VaD可能的相关作用机制。方法:将雄性SD大鼠随机分为假手术组和模型组(等体积0.9%氯化钠溶液灌胃),温肺降浊方低、中、高剂量组(1.5、3、6 ml剂量灌胃)。观察造模后大鼠水迷宫评分和HE病理变化,免疫组化、RT-qPCR和Western blot检测海马组织中ERK1/2、钙蛋白酶(Calpain)、Bcl-2关联死亡启动子重组蛋白(Bad)、B淋巴细胞瘤-xl(Bcl-xl)蛋白和mRNA表达情况。结果:与假手术组相比,模型组和温肺降浊方各剂量组大鼠逃避潜伏期延长、穿越平台次数缩短(P<0.05),海马组织形态稀疏、水肿及核缩小;海马组织ERK1/2、Calpain、Bad蛋白和mRNA表达升高(P<0.05),Bcl-xl蛋白和mRNA表达下降(P<0.05)。与模型组比较,温肺降浊方高剂量组大鼠逃避潜伏期缩短、穿越平台次数增加(P<0.05),海马组织形态逐渐紧密、水肿减少,数量增多;海马组织ERK1/2、Calpain、Bad蛋白和mRNA表达下降(P<0.05),Bcl-xl蛋白和mRNA表达升高(P<0.05)。结论:血管性痴呆可能与大鼠海马中的ERK1/2、Calpain、Bad蛋白升高及Bcl-xl蛋白降低有关,温肺降浊方可以抑制VaD大鼠海马中的ERK1/2通路激活,减少神经细胞凋亡,延缓疾病进展,改善血管性痴呆大鼠的学习记忆能力。

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。