According to the bio-characteristics of the lower and upper cavity surfaces of dental restoration, a stitching approach is proposed based on a virtual zipper working mechanism and a minimization of the surface total c...According to the bio-characteristics of the lower and upper cavity surfaces of dental restoration, a stitching approach is proposed based on a virtual zipper working mechanism and a minimization of the surface total curvature energy, which is used to resolve the stitching problems existing during computer-aided design for dental restorations. First, the two boundaries corresponding to the lower and upper surfaces are triangulated based on the zipper working mechanism to generate the initial stitching surface patch, of which the edges are distributed uniformly between the boundaries. Secondly, the initial stitching surface patch is subdivided and deformed to reconstruct an optimized surface patch according to the bio-characteristics of the teeth. The optimized surface patch is minimally distinguishable from the surrounding mesh in smoothness and density, and it can stitch the upper and lower cavity surfaces naturally. The experimental results show that the dental restorations obtained by the proposed method can satisfy both the shape aesthetic and the fitting accuracy, and meet the requirements of clinical oral medicine.展开更多
AIM To explore a rapid and easy sequencing method for hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome, and establish a new sequencing method in China. METHODS Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was combined with DNA sequencing techn...AIM To explore a rapid and easy sequencing method for hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome, and establish a new sequencing method in China. METHODS Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was combined with DNA sequencing technique. PCR products were purified by agarose gel electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), Polyethylene glycol (PEG) respectively. Then in the presence of a 5′ labeling PCR primer, purified PCR products were directly sequenced. By this method, HCV NS5b cDNA from two HCV infected individuals (HC 42 and HC 49) were sequenced.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA sequence change and their relationship with the phenotype of human osteosarcoma. Methods: p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA of 36 osteosarcoma spec- ...Objective: To investigate the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA sequence change and their relationship with the phenotype of human osteosarcoma. Methods: p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA of 36 osteosarcoma spec- imens was examined by using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR- SSCP) method. The PCR products were sequenced directly. Results: In p21WAF1 /CIP1 gene exon3 of 36 cases of human osteosarcoma, the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 17 cases with the incidence being 44.4%. In 10 normal blood samples, DNA sequence analysis showed the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 8 cases with the incidence being 80%. Conclusion: The novel location of p21WAF1 /CIP1gene polymorphism of osteosarcoma, but not mutation was de?ned, and this location might provide the meaningful reference for the further research of p21WAF1/CIP1 gene.p2lWAF1/CIP1基因DNA序列分析及其与骨肉瘤表型的关系展开更多
AIM: To identify and understand the regular distribution pattern and primary penetration site for Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis) in the gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: Based on the species-specific DNA seque...AIM: To identify and understand the regular distribution pattern and primary penetration site for Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis) in the gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: Based on the species-specific DNA sequence of S. enteritidis from GenBank, a species-specific real- time, fluorescence-based quantitative polymerase chain reaction (FQ-PCR) was developed for the detection of S. enteritidis. We used this assay to detect genomic DNA of S. enteritidis in the gastrointestinal tract, including duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, colon, rectum, esophagus and stomach, from mice after oral infection. RESULTS: S. enteritidis was consistently detected in all segments of the gastrointestinal tract. The jejunum and ileum were positive at 8 h post inoculation, and the final organ to show a positive result was the stomach at 18 h post inoculation. The copy number of S. enteritidis DNA in each tissue reached a peak at 24-36 h post inoculation, with the jejunum, ileum and cecum containing high concentrations of S. enteritidis, whereas the duodenum, colon, rectum, stomach and esophagus had low concentrations. S. enteritidis began to decrease and vanished at 2 d post inoculation, but it was still present up to 5 d post inoculation in the jejunum, ileum andcecum, without causing apparent symptoms. By 5 d post inoculation, the cecum had significantly higher numbers of S. enteritidis than any of the other areas (P < 0.01), and this appeared to reflect its function as a repository for S. enteritidis. CONCLUSION: The results provided significant data for clarifying the pathogenic mechanism of S. enteritidis in the gastrointestinal tract, and showed that the jejunum, ileum and cecum are the primary sites of invasion in normal mice after oral infection. This study will help to further understanding of the mechanisms of action of S. enteritidis.展开更多
The present study reports an improved PCR-based technique that allows quick and effective screening of cDNA libraries. First, the cDNA library was arrayed as follow: about 3 X 10’ cDNA clones were multiplied as indiv...The present study reports an improved PCR-based technique that allows quick and effective screening of cDNA libraries. First, the cDNA library was arrayed as follow: about 3 X 10’ cDNA clones were multiplied as individual plaques on solid medium in 24-well culture dishes at 1 200 plaque forming units per well. The phage suspension of each well was transferred to an individual microcentrifuge tube in 72-tube box. Then, box pool, row pools and column pools were set up that respectively represent a 72-tube box, rows and columns within the box. To screen a specific target cDNA,primers specific for novel ESTs ob- tained in our laboratory were employed to conduct PCR in a hierarchy mode. PCR began with the box pools, resulting in the identification of some Positive box pools. Then PCR went down to the row and col- umn pools of the positive box. The intersection of the positive row (s) and column (s) revealed the candi- date positive tubes. The specificity of PCR products were meanwhile checked by restriction enzyme diges- tion. Finally, hybridization was carried out to get single specific cDNA clomes from the positive tubes. This PCR-based technique features high specificity, high efficiency and less-cost in large-scale cDNA library screening. Our initial implementation of the technique resulted in the isolation of three longer different cD- NA clones from a human fetal brain cDNA library. Thus this improved technique can serve as an alterna-tive to the time-consuming and laborious conventional hybridization-based method for screening cDNA li-brary.展开更多
Objective: To investigate molecular alterations associating with prostate carcinoma progression and potentially provide information toward more accurate prognosis/diagnosis. Methods: A set of laser captured microdis...Objective: To investigate molecular alterations associating with prostate carcinoma progression and potentially provide information toward more accurate prognosis/diagnosis. Methods: A set of laser captured microdissected (LCM) specimens from 300 prostate cancer (PCa) patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) were defined. Ten patients representing "aggressive" PCa, and 10 representing "non-aggressive" PCa were selected based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) recurrence, Gleason score, pathological stage and tumor cell differentiation, with matched patient age and race between the two groups. Normal and neoplastic prostate epithelial cells were collected with LCM from frozen tissue slides obtained from the RP specimens. The expressions of a panel of genes, including NPY, PTEN, AR, AMACR, DD3, and GSTP1, were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR (TaqMan), and correlation was analyzed with clinicopathological features. Results: The expressions of AMACR and DD3 were consistently up-regulated in cancer cells compared to benign prostate epithelial cells in all PCa patients, whereas GSTP1 expression was down regulated in each patient. NPY, PTEN and AR exhibited a striking difference in their expression patterns between aggressive and non-aggressive PCas (P=0.0203, 0.0284, and 0.0378, respectively, Wilcoxon rank sum test). The lower expression of NPY showed association with "aggressive" PCas based on a larger PCa patient cohort analysis (P=0.0037, univariate generalized linear model (GLM) analysis). Conclusion: Despite widely noted heterogeneous nature of PCa, gene expression alterations ofAM,4CR, DD3, and GSTP1 in LCM-derived PCa epithelial cells suggest for common underlying mechanisms in the initiation of PCa. Lower NPY expression level is significantly associated with more aggressive clinical behavior of PCa; PTEN and AR may have potential in defining PCa with aggressive clinical behavior. Studies along these lines have potential to define PCa-associated gene expression alterations and likely co-regulation of genes/pathways critical in the biology of PCa onset/progression.展开更多
Coupled effects on a single point mooring(SPM) system subjected to the combined action of wind,waves and current are studied in this paper. Due to the complicatedness of the sea state and the huge size of the vessel,p...Coupled effects on a single point mooring(SPM) system subjected to the combined action of wind,waves and current are studied in this paper. Due to the complicatedness of the sea state and the huge size of the vessel,physical experimental study is both time consuming and uneconomical,whereas the numerical study is cost-effective and DNV software provides powerful SESAM software in solving the issues. This paper focuses on the modeling process of the SPM system,catenary equilibrium calculation,static analysis of the vessel in three different scenarios,and dynamic response simulation of the SPM system under environmental excitations. The three scenarios in study are as follows:the SPM is under the combined function of(a) wind,waves and current,(b) wind and waves,(c) current and waves. They are so set that one can compare the contributions of different types of loads in both static and dynamic studies. Numerical study shows that wind and current are the two major factors contributing to the mooring line tension,and surge and sway are the two dominant motions of the moored vessel subjected to environmental excitations.展开更多
Molecular profiling of gene expression is important for determining signatures in cancer progression and diagnosis.For this purpose,polymerase chain reactionbased techniques are preferentially used as a feasible and s...Molecular profiling of gene expression is important for determining signatures in cancer progression and diagnosis.For this purpose,polymerase chain reactionbased techniques are preferentially used as a feasible and sensitive approach.Nevertheless,when relative quantitative analyses are performed on gene expression,the interpretation of mathematical equations must be carefully done.This letter to the editor is focused on recently published gene expression data in World Journal of Gastroenterology by Ozmen et al demonstrating increased levels of LYVE-1,VEGFR-3 and CD44 genes in gastric cancer samples compared to nonneoplastic gastric tissues.However,there are major concerns about misinterpretation of the gene expression data obtained with the 2-ΔΔCt relative quantitative method.In the study,2-ΔΔCt values calculated for many samples were smaller than 1(2-ΔΔCt < 1) which indicate decreased levels of LYVE-1,VEGFR-3 and CD44 gene expression in the gastric cancer tissues.This unfortunate mistake is an important example showing how a simple error in the interpretation of relative-quantitative gene expression data may result in misleading scientific conclusions.In this letter,a brief explanation of the 2-ΔΔCt method is given.In addition,the importance of technical quality and interpretation in gene expression studies is discussed.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the association between single nu-cleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and the risk,biological behavior and prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) in Chinese populat...AIM:To investigate the association between single nu-cleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and the risk,biological behavior and prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) in Chinese population.METHODS:The study group consisted of 332 GC patients and 380 healthy controls.Genotyping was performed using polymerase chain reaction and the results were confirmed by sequencing.The associa-tion of ICAM-1 K469E polymorphisms and the risk of GC were studied,and the correlation of ICAM-1 K469E polymorphisms with the clinicopathological parameters and prognosis of the patients with complete clinical and follow-up data was analyzed.RESULTS:Carriers of AA genotype had a significantly increased risk of GC compared with carriers of AG and GG genotypes [odds ratios:1.36;95% confidence in-terval (CI):1.01-1.84;P=0.041].GC patients with AA genotype were more prone to distant metastasis than those carrying AG and GG genotypes (18.9% vs 7.0%,respectively;P=0.002).In addition,patients at stage Ⅳ had significantly more carriers of AA genotype than those of AG and GG genotype (27.4% vs 16.9%,re-spectively;P=0.046).Follow-up study showed that the overall cumulative survival rate was 23.7% in AA geno-type group and 42.9% in AG and GG genotypes group.In univariate analysis,AA genotype was correlated with the overall cumulative survival (P=0.034).But in multi-variate analysis,ICAM-1 polymorphism was not an inde-pendent prognostic factor for the overall survival (relative risk,1.145;95% CI:0.851-1.540;P=0.370).CONCLUSION:Polymorphisms of ICAM-1 K469E can be a useful biomarker for identifying individuals with higher risk of GC,predicting disease progression,and guiding individualized treatment.展开更多
AIM:To detect the expression of 60 microRNAs(miRNAs)in gastric cancer tissues and find new predictive biomarkers of gastric cancer with metastasis.METHODS:The expressions of 60 candidate miRNAs in 30 gastric cancer ti...AIM:To detect the expression of 60 microRNAs(miRNAs)in gastric cancer tissues and find new predictive biomarkers of gastric cancer with metastasis.METHODS:The expressions of 60 candidate miRNAs in 30 gastric cancer tissues and paired normal tissues were detected by stem-loop real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.After primary screening of miRNAs expression,5 selected miRNAs were further testified in another 22 paired gastric tissues.Based on the expression level of miRNAs and the status of metastasis to lymph node(LN),receiver-operating-characteristic(ROC)curve were used to evaluate their ability in predicting the status of metastasis to LN.RESULTS:Thirty-eight miRNAs expressions in gastric cancer tissues were significantly different from those in paired normal tissues(P<0.01).Among them,31miRNAs were found to be up-expressed in cancer tissues and 1 miRNAs were down-expressed≥1.5 fold vs paired normal gastric tissue.Five microRNAs(miR-125a-3p,miR-133b,miR-143,miR-195 and miR-212)were differently expressed between different metastatic groups in 30 gastric cancer biopsies(P<0.05).Partial correlation analysis showed that hsa-mir-212 and hsa-mir-195 were correlated with the status of metastasis to LN in spite of age,gender,tumor location,tumor size,depth of invasion and cell differentiation.ROC analysis indicated that miR-212 and miR-195 have better sensi-tivities(84.6%and 69.2%,respectively)and specifici-ties(both 100%)in distinguishing biopsies with metastasis to LN from biopsies without metastasis to LN.CONCLUSION:miR-212 and miR-195 could be independent biomarkers in predicting the gastric cancer with metastasis to LN.展开更多
A novel high-speed parallel kinematic machine (PKM) named Delta-S parallel manipulator is proposed, which consists of a fixed base connected to a moving platform through three limbs with identical topology. Each lim...A novel high-speed parallel kinematic machine (PKM) named Delta-S parallel manipulator is proposed, which consists of a fixed base connected to a moving platform through three limbs with identical topology. Each limb is composed of one driving ann and one follower arm, herein, the latter includes two strings and one middle rod, all located in a same plane. Compared with similar manipulators with uniform parameters, the novel and unique topology as well as the addition of two strings of Delta-S manipulator can remove the clearance of the spherical joints, reduce the inertial load of components further, improve the positioning accuracy and dynamic performance, and so on. In order to formulate the kineto-static model of Delta-S manipulator, the kineto-static analyses and models of the driving arm, the generalized follower and the moving platform can be carried out by the D'ALEMBERT principle. For the sake of obtaining the force analytic results of strings, the deformation compatibility condition of strings and the middle rod are determined. Furthermore, in virtue of the assumption of small deformation and the linear superposition principle, the minimal pre-tightening force of the strings is calculated. The main results include that the loads of the strings and the middle rod must be larger than "zero" and the pre-tightening force over the workspace must be larger than the minimal pre-tightening force at any time within the workspace, which lay the foundation for the dynamic analysis and the prototype manufacture of the Delta-S manipulator.展开更多
Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energ...Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energy barrier limits the formation and nano‐assembly of the heterogeneous junctions between MOFs and metal sulphides.Herein,the heterostructured Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS are successfully constructed through a sequential synthesis method,in which the mesoporous Zr‐MOF are firstly decorated with thioglycolic acid through pore functionalization,and followed by the S^(2-)anion exchange process resulting in the surface close attached growth of CdS onto Zr‐MOF‐S materials.Due to the presence of molecules linkers,the CdS can be precisely decorated onto Zr‐MOF‐S without aggregation,which can provide more active sites.Moreover,the intimate connections and the suitable band structures between two materials can also facilitate the photogenerated electron‐hole pairs separation.Therefore,the resulting Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS with appropriate ratio exhibits high photocatalytic activity for water reduction,in which the H_(2) evolution rate can reach up to 1861.7μmol·g^(‒1)·h^(‒1),4.5 times higher than pure CdS and 2.3 times higher than of Zr‐MOF/CdS,respectively.Considering the promising future of MOF‐based photocatalysts,this work may provide an avenue for the further design and synthesis MOF‐based composite photocatalysts for efficient H_(2) evolution.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the effect of RNA interference (RNAi) mediated silence of signal transduction and activation of transcription (STAT)3 on the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo.METHODS:ST...AIM:To evaluate the effect of RNA interference (RNAi) mediated silence of signal transduction and activation of transcription (STAT)3 on the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo.METHODS:STAT3 specific shRNA was used to silence the expression of STAT3 in pancreatic cancer cell line SW1990.The anti-growth effects of RNAi against STAT3 were studied in vitro and in experimental cancer xenografts in nude mice.The potential pathways involved in STAT3 signaling were detected using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.RESULTS:The expression of the STAT3 was inhibited using RNAi in SW1990 cells.RNAi against STAT3 inhibited cell proliferation,induced cell apoptosis and significantly reduced the levels of CyclinD1 and Bcl-xL when compared with parental and control vector-transfected cells.In vivo experiments showed that RNAi against STAT3 inhibited the tumorigenicity of SW1990 cells and significantly suppressed tumor growth when it was directly injected into tumors.CONCLUSION:STAT3 signaling pathway plays an important role in the progression of pancreatic cancer,and silence of STAT3 gene using RNAi technique may be a novel therapeutic option for treatment of pancreatic cancer.展开更多
RNA helicases of the DEAD-box and related families are involved in various cellular processes including DNA replication, DNA repair, and RNA processing. However, the function of DEAD-box proteins in aquaculture specie...RNA helicases of the DEAD-box and related families are involved in various cellular processes including DNA replication, DNA repair, and RNA processing. However, the function of DEAD-box proteins in aquaculture species is poorly understood at molecular level. We obtained the full-length cDNA sequences of two genes encoding helicase-related proteins, Fc-vasa and Fc-PL10a, from the testes of Chinese shrimp, Fenneropenaeus chinensis. The two predicted amino acid sequences contain all the conserved motifs characterized by the DEAD-box family and several RGG repeats in the N-terminal regions. Homology and phylogenetic analyses indicate that they belong to the vasa and PLIO subfamilies. The three-dimensional structures of the two proteins were predicted with a homology modeling approach. Both core proteins consist of two tandem RecA-like domains similar to those of the DEAD-box RNA helicase. Using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and real-time PCR we found that Fc-vasa was expressed specifically in the adult gonads. Transcription decreased in the ovary but increased in the testis during gonadal development. Fc-PL10a expression was widely distributed in the tissues we examined. Using in situ hybridization, we demonstrated that the Fc-vasa transcript is localized to the cytoplasm of the spermatogonia and oocytes. Thus, our results suggest that Fc-wasa plays an important role in germ-line development, and has utility as a germ cell lineage marker which will help to generate new insight into the origin and differentiation of germ cells as well as the regulation of reproduction in F. chinensis.展开更多
Objective To investigate the roles of the y-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to explore the potential of a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of HCC. Metho...Objective To investigate the roles of the y-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to explore the potential of a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of HCC. Methods The expression levels of GABA receptor subunit genes in various HCC cell lines and patients' tissues were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. Transwell cell migration and invasion assays were carried out for functional analysis. The effects of GABA on liver cancer cell cytoskeletal were determined by immunofluorescence staining. And the effects of GABA on HCC metastasis in nude mice were evaluated using an in vivo orthotopic model of liver cancer. Results The mRNA level of GABA receptor subunits varied between the primary hepatocellular carcinoma tissue and the adjacent non-tumor liver tissue. GABA inhibited human liver cancer cell migration and invasion via the ionotropic GABAA receptor as a result of the induction of liver cancer cell cytoskeletal reorganization. Pretreatment with GABA also significantly reduced intrahepatic liver metastasis and primary tumor formation in vivo. Conclusions These findings introduce a potential and novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancer patients based on the modulation of the GABAergic system.展开更多
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) always is grown for using its flowers in nutrient industry, color industry and healthy compounds due to its flowers and specially stigmas. Because of its expensive flowers, surveying and ...Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) always is grown for using its flowers in nutrient industry, color industry and healthy compounds due to its flowers and specially stigmas. Because of its expensive flowers, surveying and recognizing on effective genes for flowering is very important and its results can help us to control rate and timing of flowering at an early stage of flowering. The gene and gene state meant Pistillata like MADS box (PIC2) were surveyed for recognizing its molecular mechanism. The molecular sequence at the genes has high similarity to members of family MADS that is a factor for controls of protein at flowering stage. PIC2 gene was studied by bioinforrnatics resources. Primers were designed for replicating the gene and DNA and RNA were extracted from saffron's leaves. The gene's eDNA was built by recopying enzyme and used such a pattern for replicating gene PIC2 at polymerase chain reactions (PCR). Segments were replicated such 900 eDNA pair-nucleotides and a segment such 2,100 of DNA's pair-nucleotides. The gene codes a protein that was composed of 210 amino acids that has MADS sequence box. Analysis of protein's molecular structure and homological modeling of the protein indicated that it has a regular structure.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the diagnostic value of glypican-3(GPC3) and its relationship with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation.METHODS:HCC tissue samples(n = 31) obtained from patients who ...AIM:To investigate the diagnostic value of glypican-3(GPC3) and its relationship with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation.METHODS:HCC tissue samples(n = 31) obtained from patients who had undergone liver transplantation were analyzed.GPC3 mRNA and protein expression were analyzed by TaqMan real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry.Correlation between the GPC3 expression and clinicopathological features was analyzed.The potential prognostic value of GPC3 was investigated by comparing recurrence-free survival between HCC patients with and without GPC3 expression.RESULTS:Using a cutoff value of 3.5 × 10-2,20 of 31 cancerous tissues had expression values of > 3.5 × 10-2,whereas 3 of 31 adjacent non-neoplastic parenchyma and 0 of 20 control liver tissues had expression values of > 3.5 × 10-2(P < 0.001).GPC3 protein was immunoexpressed in 68% of cancerous tissues,but not in adjacent non-neoplastic parenchyma and control liver tissues.Vascular invasion was significantly related to GPC3 expression(P < 0.05).Recurrence-free survival was significantly longer for patients without GPC3 mRNA overexpression(> 3.5 × 10-2) and those without vascular invasion(P < 0.05 for both).CONCLUSION:GPC3 expression may serve as a valuable diagnostic marker for HCC.GPC3 mRNA overexpression may be an adverse indicator for HCC patients after liver transplantation.展开更多
AIM: To investigate miR-200 family expression in Barrett's epithelium, gastric and duodenal epithelia, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction was used to ...AIM: To investigate miR-200 family expression in Barrett's epithelium, gastric and duodenal epithelia, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction was used to measure miR-200, ZEB1 and ZEB2 expression. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis of miR-200 targets was used to predict biological outcomes. RESULTS: Barrett's epithelium expressed lower levels of miR-141 and miR-200c than did gastric and duodenal epithelia (P < 0.001). In silico analysis indicated roles for the miR-200 family in molecular pathways that distinguish Barrett's epithelium from gastric and duodenalepithelia, and which control apoptosis and proliferation. All miR-200 members were downregulated in adenocarcinoma (P < 0.02), and miR-200c expression was also downregulated in non-invasive epithelium adjacent to adenocarcinoma (P < 0.02). The expression of all miR-200 members was lower in Barrett's epithelium derived high-grade dysplastic cell lines than in a cell line derived from benign Barrett's epithelium. We observed signif icant inverse correlations between miR-200 family expression and ZEB1 and ZEB2 expression in Barrett's epithelium and esophageal adenocarcinoma (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: miR-200 expression might contribute to the anti-apoptotic and proliferative phenotype of Barrett's epithelium and regulate key neoplastic processes in this epithelium.展开更多
The driven polymer translocation through a nanopore with unbiased initial configuration has been studied by using Langevin dynamics(LD) simulations.It is found that the scaling relationship between translocation time ...The driven polymer translocation through a nanopore with unbiased initial configuration has been studied by using Langevin dynamics(LD) simulations.It is found that the scaling relationship between translocation time and the polymer chain length is strongly affected by the friction coefficient in LD and the driving force.However,there is no scaling relationship between the translocation time and the friction coefficient.The translocation time is almost inversely proportional to the driving force,which is in agreement with those obtained in biased translocation.The scaling relationship between gyration radius(R g) of subchain at the trans side with the subchain length(L) is R g ~L 0.33 that is in good agreement with the limiting value for molten globule state,while the curve of R g of subchain at the cis side has two distinct stages.During translocation,the subchain at the cis side is being stretched gradually,and the structure of the subchain transforms from sphere-like to rod-like.When the effect of stretching reaches the tail end,the subchain is at the most stretched state.Finally the subchain will rapidly restore to coil structure.According to the results of force analysis,the retarding force at the trans side is more crucial during the practical translocation.展开更多
基金The National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(No.2005AA420240)the Key Science and Technology Program of Jiangsu Province (No.BE2005014)
文摘According to the bio-characteristics of the lower and upper cavity surfaces of dental restoration, a stitching approach is proposed based on a virtual zipper working mechanism and a minimization of the surface total curvature energy, which is used to resolve the stitching problems existing during computer-aided design for dental restorations. First, the two boundaries corresponding to the lower and upper surfaces are triangulated based on the zipper working mechanism to generate the initial stitching surface patch, of which the edges are distributed uniformly between the boundaries. Secondly, the initial stitching surface patch is subdivided and deformed to reconstruct an optimized surface patch according to the bio-characteristics of the teeth. The optimized surface patch is minimally distinguishable from the surrounding mesh in smoothness and density, and it can stitch the upper and lower cavity surfaces naturally. The experimental results show that the dental restorations obtained by the proposed method can satisfy both the shape aesthetic and the fitting accuracy, and meet the requirements of clinical oral medicine.
文摘AIM To explore a rapid and easy sequencing method for hepatitis C virus (HCV) genome, and establish a new sequencing method in China. METHODS Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was combined with DNA sequencing technique. PCR products were purified by agarose gel electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), Polyethylene glycol (PEG) respectively. Then in the presence of a 5′ labeling PCR primer, purified PCR products were directly sequenced. By this method, HCV NS5b cDNA from two HCV infected individuals (HC 42 and HC 49) were sequenced.
文摘Objective: To investigate the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA sequence change and their relationship with the phenotype of human osteosarcoma. Methods: p21WAF1 /CIP1gene DNA of 36 osteosarcoma spec- imens was examined by using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR- SSCP) method. The PCR products were sequenced directly. Results: In p21WAF1 /CIP1 gene exon3 of 36 cases of human osteosarcoma, the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 17 cases with the incidence being 44.4%. In 10 normal blood samples, DNA sequence analysis showed the change of C→T in the p21WAF1 /CIP1gene CDNA sequence of position 609th occurred in 8 cases with the incidence being 80%. Conclusion: The novel location of p21WAF1 /CIP1gene polymorphism of osteosarcoma, but not mutation was de?ned, and this location might provide the meaningful reference for the further research of p21WAF1/CIP1 gene.p2lWAF1/CIP1基因DNA序列分析及其与骨肉瘤表型的关系
基金Supported by The National Key Technology R&D Program of China, No. 2004B A901A03Program for Chang Jiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University, No. IRTO753+2 种基金Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, No. NCET-04-0906Sichuan Province Basic Research Program, No. 04JY0290061Program for Key Disciplines Construction of Sichuan Province, No. SZD0418
文摘AIM: To identify and understand the regular distribution pattern and primary penetration site for Salmonella enteritidis (S. enteritidis) in the gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: Based on the species-specific DNA sequence of S. enteritidis from GenBank, a species-specific real- time, fluorescence-based quantitative polymerase chain reaction (FQ-PCR) was developed for the detection of S. enteritidis. We used this assay to detect genomic DNA of S. enteritidis in the gastrointestinal tract, including duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, colon, rectum, esophagus and stomach, from mice after oral infection. RESULTS: S. enteritidis was consistently detected in all segments of the gastrointestinal tract. The jejunum and ileum were positive at 8 h post inoculation, and the final organ to show a positive result was the stomach at 18 h post inoculation. The copy number of S. enteritidis DNA in each tissue reached a peak at 24-36 h post inoculation, with the jejunum, ileum and cecum containing high concentrations of S. enteritidis, whereas the duodenum, colon, rectum, stomach and esophagus had low concentrations. S. enteritidis began to decrease and vanished at 2 d post inoculation, but it was still present up to 5 d post inoculation in the jejunum, ileum andcecum, without causing apparent symptoms. By 5 d post inoculation, the cecum had significantly higher numbers of S. enteritidis than any of the other areas (P < 0.01), and this appeared to reflect its function as a repository for S. enteritidis. CONCLUSION: The results provided significant data for clarifying the pathogenic mechanism of S. enteritidis in the gastrointestinal tract, and showed that the jejunum, ileum and cecum are the primary sites of invasion in normal mice after oral infection. This study will help to further understanding of the mechanisms of action of S. enteritidis.
基金National Natural Science Fund!(39392900 ) 863 High-tech Project Fund of China!(102-10-03-02 )
文摘The present study reports an improved PCR-based technique that allows quick and effective screening of cDNA libraries. First, the cDNA library was arrayed as follow: about 3 X 10’ cDNA clones were multiplied as individual plaques on solid medium in 24-well culture dishes at 1 200 plaque forming units per well. The phage suspension of each well was transferred to an individual microcentrifuge tube in 72-tube box. Then, box pool, row pools and column pools were set up that respectively represent a 72-tube box, rows and columns within the box. To screen a specific target cDNA,primers specific for novel ESTs ob- tained in our laboratory were employed to conduct PCR in a hierarchy mode. PCR began with the box pools, resulting in the identification of some Positive box pools. Then PCR went down to the row and col- umn pools of the positive box. The intersection of the positive row (s) and column (s) revealed the candi- date positive tubes. The specificity of PCR products were meanwhile checked by restriction enzyme diges- tion. Finally, hybridization was carried out to get single specific cDNA clomes from the positive tubes. This PCR-based technique features high specificity, high efficiency and less-cost in large-scale cDNA library screening. Our initial implementation of the technique resulted in the isolation of three longer different cD- NA clones from a human fetal brain cDNA library. Thus this improved technique can serve as an alterna-tive to the time-consuming and laborious conventional hybridization-based method for screening cDNA li-brary.
基金Project supported by the Center for Prostate Disease Researchthe Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Rockville, MD, USA
文摘Objective: To investigate molecular alterations associating with prostate carcinoma progression and potentially provide information toward more accurate prognosis/diagnosis. Methods: A set of laser captured microdissected (LCM) specimens from 300 prostate cancer (PCa) patients undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) were defined. Ten patients representing "aggressive" PCa, and 10 representing "non-aggressive" PCa were selected based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) recurrence, Gleason score, pathological stage and tumor cell differentiation, with matched patient age and race between the two groups. Normal and neoplastic prostate epithelial cells were collected with LCM from frozen tissue slides obtained from the RP specimens. The expressions of a panel of genes, including NPY, PTEN, AR, AMACR, DD3, and GSTP1, were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR (TaqMan), and correlation was analyzed with clinicopathological features. Results: The expressions of AMACR and DD3 were consistently up-regulated in cancer cells compared to benign prostate epithelial cells in all PCa patients, whereas GSTP1 expression was down regulated in each patient. NPY, PTEN and AR exhibited a striking difference in their expression patterns between aggressive and non-aggressive PCas (P=0.0203, 0.0284, and 0.0378, respectively, Wilcoxon rank sum test). The lower expression of NPY showed association with "aggressive" PCas based on a larger PCa patient cohort analysis (P=0.0037, univariate generalized linear model (GLM) analysis). Conclusion: Despite widely noted heterogeneous nature of PCa, gene expression alterations ofAM,4CR, DD3, and GSTP1 in LCM-derived PCa epithelial cells suggest for common underlying mechanisms in the initiation of PCa. Lower NPY expression level is significantly associated with more aggressive clinical behavior of PCa; PTEN and AR may have potential in defining PCa with aggressive clinical behavior. Studies along these lines have potential to define PCa-associated gene expression alterations and likely co-regulation of genes/pathways critical in the biology of PCa onset/progression.
基金This work has been financially supported by the Cultivation Fund of the Key Scientific and Technical Innovation Project,Ministry of Education of China under Grant No.704031by the Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao,Grant No.05-2-JC-88.
文摘Coupled effects on a single point mooring(SPM) system subjected to the combined action of wind,waves and current are studied in this paper. Due to the complicatedness of the sea state and the huge size of the vessel,physical experimental study is both time consuming and uneconomical,whereas the numerical study is cost-effective and DNV software provides powerful SESAM software in solving the issues. This paper focuses on the modeling process of the SPM system,catenary equilibrium calculation,static analysis of the vessel in three different scenarios,and dynamic response simulation of the SPM system under environmental excitations. The three scenarios in study are as follows:the SPM is under the combined function of(a) wind,waves and current,(b) wind and waves,(c) current and waves. They are so set that one can compare the contributions of different types of loads in both static and dynamic studies. Numerical study shows that wind and current are the two major factors contributing to the mooring line tension,and surge and sway are the two dominant motions of the moored vessel subjected to environmental excitations.
文摘Molecular profiling of gene expression is important for determining signatures in cancer progression and diagnosis.For this purpose,polymerase chain reactionbased techniques are preferentially used as a feasible and sensitive approach.Nevertheless,when relative quantitative analyses are performed on gene expression,the interpretation of mathematical equations must be carefully done.This letter to the editor is focused on recently published gene expression data in World Journal of Gastroenterology by Ozmen et al demonstrating increased levels of LYVE-1,VEGFR-3 and CD44 genes in gastric cancer samples compared to nonneoplastic gastric tissues.However,there are major concerns about misinterpretation of the gene expression data obtained with the 2-ΔΔCt relative quantitative method.In the study,2-ΔΔCt values calculated for many samples were smaller than 1(2-ΔΔCt < 1) which indicate decreased levels of LYVE-1,VEGFR-3 and CD44 gene expression in the gastric cancer tissues.This unfortunate mistake is an important example showing how a simple error in the interpretation of relative-quantitative gene expression data may result in misleading scientific conclusions.In this letter,a brief explanation of the 2-ΔΔCt method is given.In addition,the importance of technical quality and interpretation in gene expression studies is discussed.
基金Supported by Grants from Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission NOVA Program,No.2009BG-02the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China,No.2006AA02A402the Major State Basic Research Program of China,No.2004CB518702
文摘AIM:To investigate the association between single nu-cleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and the risk,biological behavior and prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) in Chinese population.METHODS:The study group consisted of 332 GC patients and 380 healthy controls.Genotyping was performed using polymerase chain reaction and the results were confirmed by sequencing.The associa-tion of ICAM-1 K469E polymorphisms and the risk of GC were studied,and the correlation of ICAM-1 K469E polymorphisms with the clinicopathological parameters and prognosis of the patients with complete clinical and follow-up data was analyzed.RESULTS:Carriers of AA genotype had a significantly increased risk of GC compared with carriers of AG and GG genotypes [odds ratios:1.36;95% confidence in-terval (CI):1.01-1.84;P=0.041].GC patients with AA genotype were more prone to distant metastasis than those carrying AG and GG genotypes (18.9% vs 7.0%,respectively;P=0.002).In addition,patients at stage Ⅳ had significantly more carriers of AA genotype than those of AG and GG genotype (27.4% vs 16.9%,re-spectively;P=0.046).Follow-up study showed that the overall cumulative survival rate was 23.7% in AA geno-type group and 42.9% in AG and GG genotypes group.In univariate analysis,AA genotype was correlated with the overall cumulative survival (P=0.034).But in multi-variate analysis,ICAM-1 polymorphism was not an inde-pendent prognostic factor for the overall survival (relative risk,1.145;95% CI:0.851-1.540;P=0.370).CONCLUSION:Polymorphisms of ICAM-1 K469E can be a useful biomarker for identifying individuals with higher risk of GC,predicting disease progression,and guiding individualized treatment.
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文摘AIM:To detect the expression of 60 microRNAs(miRNAs)in gastric cancer tissues and find new predictive biomarkers of gastric cancer with metastasis.METHODS:The expressions of 60 candidate miRNAs in 30 gastric cancer tissues and paired normal tissues were detected by stem-loop real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction.After primary screening of miRNAs expression,5 selected miRNAs were further testified in another 22 paired gastric tissues.Based on the expression level of miRNAs and the status of metastasis to lymph node(LN),receiver-operating-characteristic(ROC)curve were used to evaluate their ability in predicting the status of metastasis to LN.RESULTS:Thirty-eight miRNAs expressions in gastric cancer tissues were significantly different from those in paired normal tissues(P<0.01).Among them,31miRNAs were found to be up-expressed in cancer tissues and 1 miRNAs were down-expressed≥1.5 fold vs paired normal gastric tissue.Five microRNAs(miR-125a-3p,miR-133b,miR-143,miR-195 and miR-212)were differently expressed between different metastatic groups in 30 gastric cancer biopsies(P<0.05).Partial correlation analysis showed that hsa-mir-212 and hsa-mir-195 were correlated with the status of metastasis to LN in spite of age,gender,tumor location,tumor size,depth of invasion and cell differentiation.ROC analysis indicated that miR-212 and miR-195 have better sensi-tivities(84.6%and 69.2%,respectively)and specifici-ties(both 100%)in distinguishing biopsies with metastasis to LN from biopsies without metastasis to LN.CONCLUSION:miR-212 and miR-195 could be independent biomarkers in predicting the gastric cancer with metastasis to LN.
基金Projects(50175295,50675151) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(11JCZDJC22700) supported by Tianjin Science and Technology Program,ChinaProject(2007AA042001) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘A novel high-speed parallel kinematic machine (PKM) named Delta-S parallel manipulator is proposed, which consists of a fixed base connected to a moving platform through three limbs with identical topology. Each limb is composed of one driving ann and one follower arm, herein, the latter includes two strings and one middle rod, all located in a same plane. Compared with similar manipulators with uniform parameters, the novel and unique topology as well as the addition of two strings of Delta-S manipulator can remove the clearance of the spherical joints, reduce the inertial load of components further, improve the positioning accuracy and dynamic performance, and so on. In order to formulate the kineto-static model of Delta-S manipulator, the kineto-static analyses and models of the driving arm, the generalized follower and the moving platform can be carried out by the D'ALEMBERT principle. For the sake of obtaining the force analytic results of strings, the deformation compatibility condition of strings and the middle rod are determined. Furthermore, in virtue of the assumption of small deformation and the linear superposition principle, the minimal pre-tightening force of the strings is calculated. The main results include that the loads of the strings and the middle rod must be larger than "zero" and the pre-tightening force over the workspace must be larger than the minimal pre-tightening force at any time within the workspace, which lay the foundation for the dynamic analysis and the prototype manufacture of the Delta-S manipulator.
文摘Different materials,such as metal sulphides,are often combined with metal‐organic frameworks(MOFs)to develop multi‐functional composites and improve their photocatalytic properties.However,the high interfacial energy barrier limits the formation and nano‐assembly of the heterogeneous junctions between MOFs and metal sulphides.Herein,the heterostructured Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS are successfully constructed through a sequential synthesis method,in which the mesoporous Zr‐MOF are firstly decorated with thioglycolic acid through pore functionalization,and followed by the S^(2-)anion exchange process resulting in the surface close attached growth of CdS onto Zr‐MOF‐S materials.Due to the presence of molecules linkers,the CdS can be precisely decorated onto Zr‐MOF‐S without aggregation,which can provide more active sites.Moreover,the intimate connections and the suitable band structures between two materials can also facilitate the photogenerated electron‐hole pairs separation.Therefore,the resulting Zr‐MOF‐S@CdS with appropriate ratio exhibits high photocatalytic activity for water reduction,in which the H_(2) evolution rate can reach up to 1861.7μmol·g^(‒1)·h^(‒1),4.5 times higher than pure CdS and 2.3 times higher than of Zr‐MOF/CdS,respectively.Considering the promising future of MOF‐based photocatalysts,this work may provide an avenue for the further design and synthesis MOF‐based composite photocatalysts for efficient H_(2) evolution.
基金Supported by A Grant from the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,No. 09QA1404600a grant from the Affiliated First People’s Hospital of ShanghaiJiao Tong University,No. 0801
文摘AIM:To evaluate the effect of RNA interference (RNAi) mediated silence of signal transduction and activation of transcription (STAT)3 on the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo.METHODS:STAT3 specific shRNA was used to silence the expression of STAT3 in pancreatic cancer cell line SW1990.The anti-growth effects of RNAi against STAT3 were studied in vitro and in experimental cancer xenografts in nude mice.The potential pathways involved in STAT3 signaling were detected using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.RESULTS:The expression of the STAT3 was inhibited using RNAi in SW1990 cells.RNAi against STAT3 inhibited cell proliferation,induced cell apoptosis and significantly reduced the levels of CyclinD1 and Bcl-xL when compared with parental and control vector-transfected cells.In vivo experiments showed that RNAi against STAT3 inhibited the tumorigenicity of SW1990 cells and significantly suppressed tumor growth when it was directly injected into tumors.CONCLUSION:STAT3 signaling pathway plays an important role in the progression of pancreatic cancer,and silence of STAT3 gene using RNAi technique may be a novel therapeutic option for treatment of pancreatic cancer.
基金Supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education,China (No. 200804230015)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No. 2006AA10A401)
文摘RNA helicases of the DEAD-box and related families are involved in various cellular processes including DNA replication, DNA repair, and RNA processing. However, the function of DEAD-box proteins in aquaculture species is poorly understood at molecular level. We obtained the full-length cDNA sequences of two genes encoding helicase-related proteins, Fc-vasa and Fc-PL10a, from the testes of Chinese shrimp, Fenneropenaeus chinensis. The two predicted amino acid sequences contain all the conserved motifs characterized by the DEAD-box family and several RGG repeats in the N-terminal regions. Homology and phylogenetic analyses indicate that they belong to the vasa and PLIO subfamilies. The three-dimensional structures of the two proteins were predicted with a homology modeling approach. Both core proteins consist of two tandem RecA-like domains similar to those of the DEAD-box RNA helicase. Using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and real-time PCR we found that Fc-vasa was expressed specifically in the adult gonads. Transcription decreased in the ovary but increased in the testis during gonadal development. Fc-PL10a expression was widely distributed in the tissues we examined. Using in situ hybridization, we demonstrated that the Fc-vasa transcript is localized to the cytoplasm of the spermatogonia and oocytes. Thus, our results suggest that Fc-wasa plays an important role in germ-line development, and has utility as a germ cell lineage marker which will help to generate new insight into the origin and differentiation of germ cells as well as the regulation of reproduction in F. chinensis.
基金supported by the Ministry of Health of China (No.2008ZX10002-022)the Doctoral Innovation Fund of Shanghai Cancer Institute(No.SB-09-02)
文摘Objective To investigate the roles of the y-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and to explore the potential of a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of HCC. Methods The expression levels of GABA receptor subunit genes in various HCC cell lines and patients' tissues were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. Transwell cell migration and invasion assays were carried out for functional analysis. The effects of GABA on liver cancer cell cytoskeletal were determined by immunofluorescence staining. And the effects of GABA on HCC metastasis in nude mice were evaluated using an in vivo orthotopic model of liver cancer. Results The mRNA level of GABA receptor subunits varied between the primary hepatocellular carcinoma tissue and the adjacent non-tumor liver tissue. GABA inhibited human liver cancer cell migration and invasion via the ionotropic GABAA receptor as a result of the induction of liver cancer cell cytoskeletal reorganization. Pretreatment with GABA also significantly reduced intrahepatic liver metastasis and primary tumor formation in vivo. Conclusions These findings introduce a potential and novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancer patients based on the modulation of the GABAergic system.
文摘Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) always is grown for using its flowers in nutrient industry, color industry and healthy compounds due to its flowers and specially stigmas. Because of its expensive flowers, surveying and recognizing on effective genes for flowering is very important and its results can help us to control rate and timing of flowering at an early stage of flowering. The gene and gene state meant Pistillata like MADS box (PIC2) were surveyed for recognizing its molecular mechanism. The molecular sequence at the genes has high similarity to members of family MADS that is a factor for controls of protein at flowering stage. PIC2 gene was studied by bioinforrnatics resources. Primers were designed for replicating the gene and DNA and RNA were extracted from saffron's leaves. The gene's eDNA was built by recopying enzyme and used such a pattern for replicating gene PIC2 at polymerase chain reactions (PCR). Segments were replicated such 900 eDNA pair-nucleotides and a segment such 2,100 of DNA's pair-nucleotides. The gene codes a protein that was composed of 210 amino acids that has MADS sequence box. Analysis of protein's molecular structure and homological modeling of the protein indicated that it has a regular structure.
基金Supported by Tianjin Municipal Health Bureau Key Project for Key Laboratory for Critical Care Medicine Development
文摘AIM:To investigate the diagnostic value of glypican-3(GPC3) and its relationship with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation.METHODS:HCC tissue samples(n = 31) obtained from patients who had undergone liver transplantation were analyzed.GPC3 mRNA and protein expression were analyzed by TaqMan real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry.Correlation between the GPC3 expression and clinicopathological features was analyzed.The potential prognostic value of GPC3 was investigated by comparing recurrence-free survival between HCC patients with and without GPC3 expression.RESULTS:Using a cutoff value of 3.5 × 10-2,20 of 31 cancerous tissues had expression values of > 3.5 × 10-2,whereas 3 of 31 adjacent non-neoplastic parenchyma and 0 of 20 control liver tissues had expression values of > 3.5 × 10-2(P < 0.001).GPC3 protein was immunoexpressed in 68% of cancerous tissues,but not in adjacent non-neoplastic parenchyma and control liver tissues.Vascular invasion was significantly related to GPC3 expression(P < 0.05).Recurrence-free survival was significantly longer for patients without GPC3 mRNA overexpression(> 3.5 × 10-2) and those without vascular invasion(P < 0.05 for both).CONCLUSION:GPC3 expression may serve as a valuable diagnostic marker for HCC.GPC3 mRNA overexpression may be an adverse indicator for HCC patients after liver transplantation.
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文摘AIM: To investigate miR-200 family expression in Barrett's epithelium, gastric and duodenal epithelia, and esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction was used to measure miR-200, ZEB1 and ZEB2 expression. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis of miR-200 targets was used to predict biological outcomes. RESULTS: Barrett's epithelium expressed lower levels of miR-141 and miR-200c than did gastric and duodenal epithelia (P < 0.001). In silico analysis indicated roles for the miR-200 family in molecular pathways that distinguish Barrett's epithelium from gastric and duodenalepithelia, and which control apoptosis and proliferation. All miR-200 members were downregulated in adenocarcinoma (P < 0.02), and miR-200c expression was also downregulated in non-invasive epithelium adjacent to adenocarcinoma (P < 0.02). The expression of all miR-200 members was lower in Barrett's epithelium derived high-grade dysplastic cell lines than in a cell line derived from benign Barrett's epithelium. We observed signif icant inverse correlations between miR-200 family expression and ZEB1 and ZEB2 expression in Barrett's epithelium and esophageal adenocarcinoma (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: miR-200 expression might contribute to the anti-apoptotic and proliferative phenotype of Barrett's epithelium and regulate key neoplastic processes in this epithelium.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20736002, 20706013)the Open Project of the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering ECUST (SKL-ChE-09C02)the Natural Science Fund of the Education Department of Anhui Province (KJ2011B116)
文摘The driven polymer translocation through a nanopore with unbiased initial configuration has been studied by using Langevin dynamics(LD) simulations.It is found that the scaling relationship between translocation time and the polymer chain length is strongly affected by the friction coefficient in LD and the driving force.However,there is no scaling relationship between the translocation time and the friction coefficient.The translocation time is almost inversely proportional to the driving force,which is in agreement with those obtained in biased translocation.The scaling relationship between gyration radius(R g) of subchain at the trans side with the subchain length(L) is R g ~L 0.33 that is in good agreement with the limiting value for molten globule state,while the curve of R g of subchain at the cis side has two distinct stages.During translocation,the subchain at the cis side is being stretched gradually,and the structure of the subchain transforms from sphere-like to rod-like.When the effect of stretching reaches the tail end,the subchain is at the most stretched state.Finally the subchain will rapidly restore to coil structure.According to the results of force analysis,the retarding force at the trans side is more crucial during the practical translocation.