OBJECTIVE To explore the expression and the function of cell adhesion molecules in invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) of the breast, and to investigate the metastatic mechanism of IMPC. METHODS The expression of...OBJECTIVE To explore the expression and the function of cell adhesion molecules in invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) of the breast, and to investigate the metastatic mechanism of IMPC. METHODS The expression of E-cadherin, α-catenin and β-catenin was detected by imrnunohistochemical staining in 64 cases of IMPC, and compared with that of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). RESULTS E-cadherin and β-catenin were mainly expressed on the cell membrane of tumors, and cc-catenin was expressed in the cytoplasm and/or on the cell membrane. The expression of E-cadherin in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. Furthermore, the expression of E-cadherin was mainly on the intercellular contact surface of the tumor cell clusters in IMPC, while that on the outer surface of the tumor cell clusters decreased or could not be detected. The degree of lymph nodes metastases in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. The co-expressions of α-catenin and β-catenin in cases of lymph nodes metastases along with the expression of E-cadherin in IMPC were significantly higher than that in IDC. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicated that the adhesiveness of the intercellular contact surfaces of tumor clusters in IMPC was strong, while that of the outer surface of tumor clusters was decreased or lost. It is suggested that the adhesive characteristic of the cells in IMPC might play an important role in its higher metastatic potential.展开更多
With the development of manned spaceflight, more and more researches are involved in the area of gravitation physiology. When astronauts are exposed to microgravity, a series of special physiological or pathological c...With the development of manned spaceflight, more and more researches are involved in the area of gravitation physiology. When astronauts are exposed to microgravity, a series of special physiological or pathological changes will occur, which will start self-regulation mechanisms to reduce abnormalities and help the organism to better adapt to microgravity. However, these adaptive changes may also induce degradation or damage to physiological functions. This paper summarizes the physiological effects of microgravity on the human body from the aspects of skeletal and mineral metabolism, muscle structure and function, vestibular functions, cardiovascular function and pulmonary function, as well as expounds some commonly used ground-based space analogies. The paper will provide a reference for further study on the physiological effects of microgravity.展开更多
Peroxisome proliferator activated receptors(PPARs) α,-γ and-β/δ are ligand-activated transcription factors and members of the superfamily of nuclear hormone receptor. These receptors play key roles in maintaining ...Peroxisome proliferator activated receptors(PPARs) α,-γ and-β/δ are ligand-activated transcription factors and members of the superfamily of nuclear hormone receptor. These receptors play key roles in maintaining glucose and lipid homeostasis by modulating gene expression. PPARs constitute a recognized druggable target and indeed several classes of drugs used in the treatment of metabolic disease symptoms, such as dyslipidemia(fibrates, e.g. fenofibrate and gemfibrozil) and diabetes(thiazolidinediones, e.g. rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) are ligands for the various PPAR isoforms. More precisely, antidiabetic thiazolidinediones act on PPARγ, while PPARα is the main molecular target of antidyslipidemic fibrates. Over the past few years, our understanding of the mechanism underlying the PPAR modulation of gene expression has greatly increased. This review presents a survey on terrestrial and marine natural products modulating the PPARα system with the objective of highlighting how the incredible chemodiversity of natural products can provide innovative leads for this "hot" target.展开更多
文摘OBJECTIVE To explore the expression and the function of cell adhesion molecules in invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) of the breast, and to investigate the metastatic mechanism of IMPC. METHODS The expression of E-cadherin, α-catenin and β-catenin was detected by imrnunohistochemical staining in 64 cases of IMPC, and compared with that of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). RESULTS E-cadherin and β-catenin were mainly expressed on the cell membrane of tumors, and cc-catenin was expressed in the cytoplasm and/or on the cell membrane. The expression of E-cadherin in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. Furthermore, the expression of E-cadherin was mainly on the intercellular contact surface of the tumor cell clusters in IMPC, while that on the outer surface of the tumor cell clusters decreased or could not be detected. The degree of lymph nodes metastases in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. The co-expressions of α-catenin and β-catenin in cases of lymph nodes metastases along with the expression of E-cadherin in IMPC were significantly higher than that in IDC. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicated that the adhesiveness of the intercellular contact surfaces of tumor clusters in IMPC was strong, while that of the outer surface of tumor clusters was decreased or lost. It is suggested that the adhesive characteristic of the cells in IMPC might play an important role in its higher metastatic potential.
文摘With the development of manned spaceflight, more and more researches are involved in the area of gravitation physiology. When astronauts are exposed to microgravity, a series of special physiological or pathological changes will occur, which will start self-regulation mechanisms to reduce abnormalities and help the organism to better adapt to microgravity. However, these adaptive changes may also induce degradation or damage to physiological functions. This paper summarizes the physiological effects of microgravity on the human body from the aspects of skeletal and mineral metabolism, muscle structure and function, vestibular functions, cardiovascular function and pulmonary function, as well as expounds some commonly used ground-based space analogies. The paper will provide a reference for further study on the physiological effects of microgravity.
文摘Peroxisome proliferator activated receptors(PPARs) α,-γ and-β/δ are ligand-activated transcription factors and members of the superfamily of nuclear hormone receptor. These receptors play key roles in maintaining glucose and lipid homeostasis by modulating gene expression. PPARs constitute a recognized druggable target and indeed several classes of drugs used in the treatment of metabolic disease symptoms, such as dyslipidemia(fibrates, e.g. fenofibrate and gemfibrozil) and diabetes(thiazolidinediones, e.g. rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) are ligands for the various PPAR isoforms. More precisely, antidiabetic thiazolidinediones act on PPARγ, while PPARα is the main molecular target of antidyslipidemic fibrates. Over the past few years, our understanding of the mechanism underlying the PPAR modulation of gene expression has greatly increased. This review presents a survey on terrestrial and marine natural products modulating the PPARα system with the objective of highlighting how the incredible chemodiversity of natural products can provide innovative leads for this "hot" target.
