OBJECTIVE Hepatocyte growth factor （HGF） expression is closely related to the progression and poor prognosis of colorectal cancer patients. In this study, we investigated the effects on proliferation and migration o...OBJECTIVE Hepatocyte growth factor （HGF） expression is closely related to the progression and poor prognosis of colorectal cancer patients. In this study, we investigated the effects on proliferation and migration of the human colon carcinoma cell line SW620 by silencing HGF expression. METHODS HGF was silenced using specific HGF a/f3 siRNA. The proliferation, migration, cell cycle and ultrastructure of SW620 cells were examined. RESULTS The transfection efficiency was 70%-80%. The expression rate of HGF in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the negative and blank control groups （P 〈 0.05）. The proliferation inhibition rate in the experimental group at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after transfection was 14.2%, 50.2%, 39.5% and 23.2%, respectively. The migratory ability of cells in the experimental group was significantly inhibited compared with that in the negative control or blank control groups （58.2% vs. 2.1% or 0%, P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION The application of RNA interference to silence the expression of HGF in the colon carcinoma cell line SW620 effectively inhibits the proliferation and migration of tumor cells.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the research was to study the effects of prolactin-inducible protein(PIP) downregulation on metastatic abilities of human breast cancer MDA-MB-453 cells.Methods:PIP-siRNA was transfected into huma...Objective:The aim of the research was to study the effects of prolactin-inducible protein(PIP) downregulation on metastatic abilities of human breast cancer MDA-MB-453 cells.Methods:PIP-siRNA was transfected into human breast cancer MDA-MB-453 cells through liposome.Reverse transcription PCR and immunocytochemistry were employed to detect the downregulated expression of PIP.Cell migration,adhesion and invasion assays were performed to assess the impacts of PIP downregulation on cell migration,adhesion and invasion respectively.Results:Knockdown of PIP obviously inhibited cell migration,the migrated cells were decreased by 83.1% compared with the negative control group.Cell adhesion was also reduced,the adhesion rates at 30 min and 60 min were decreased by 42.6% and 48.5% respectively compared with the negative control group.Moreover,PIP downregulation resulted in decreased invasion rate by 73.9%.Conclusion:Reduced PIP expression in MDA-MB-453 cells can inhibit the abilities of migration,adhesion and invasion,which suggests that PIP plays an important role in the metastatic potency of breast cancer cells.展开更多
Human endogenous retrovirus W env(HERV-W env) plays a critical role in many neuropsychological diseases such as schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis(MS). These diseases are accompanied by immunological reactions in th...Human endogenous retrovirus W env(HERV-W env) plays a critical role in many neuropsychological diseases such as schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis(MS). These diseases are accompanied by immunological reactions in the central nervous system(CNS). Microglia are important immunocytes in brain inflammation that can produce a gasotransmitter – nitric oxide(NO). NO not only plays a role in the function of neuronal cells but also participates in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychological diseases. In this study, we reported increased NO production in CHME-5 microglia cells after they were transfected with HERV-W env. Moreover, HERV-W env increased the expression and function of human inducible nitric oxide synthase(hi NOS) and enhanced the promoter activity of hi NOS. Microglial migration was also enhanced. These data revealed that HERV-W env might contribute to increase NO production and microglial migration ability in neuropsychological disorders by regulating the expression of inducible NOS. Results from this study might lead to the identification of novel targets for the treatment of neuropsychological diseases, including neuroinflammatory diseases, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
基金This work was supported by a grant from the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province of China （No.05547008D-3）.
文摘OBJECTIVE Hepatocyte growth factor （HGF） expression is closely related to the progression and poor prognosis of colorectal cancer patients. In this study, we investigated the effects on proliferation and migration of the human colon carcinoma cell line SW620 by silencing HGF expression. METHODS HGF was silenced using specific HGF a/f3 siRNA. The proliferation, migration, cell cycle and ultrastructure of SW620 cells were examined. RESULTS The transfection efficiency was 70%-80%. The expression rate of HGF in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the negative and blank control groups （P 〈 0.05）. The proliferation inhibition rate in the experimental group at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after transfection was 14.2%, 50.2%, 39.5% and 23.2%, respectively. The migratory ability of cells in the experimental group was significantly inhibited compared with that in the negative control or blank control groups （58.2% vs. 2.1% or 0%, P 〈 0.05）. CONCLUSION The application of RNA interference to silence the expression of HGF in the colon carcinoma cell line SW620 effectively inhibits the proliferation and migration of tumor cells.
文摘Objective:The aim of the research was to study the effects of prolactin-inducible protein(PIP) downregulation on metastatic abilities of human breast cancer MDA-MB-453 cells.Methods:PIP-siRNA was transfected into human breast cancer MDA-MB-453 cells through liposome.Reverse transcription PCR and immunocytochemistry were employed to detect the downregulated expression of PIP.Cell migration,adhesion and invasion assays were performed to assess the impacts of PIP downregulation on cell migration,adhesion and invasion respectively.Results:Knockdown of PIP obviously inhibited cell migration,the migrated cells were decreased by 83.1% compared with the negative control group.Cell adhesion was also reduced,the adhesion rates at 30 min and 60 min were decreased by 42.6% and 48.5% respectively compared with the negative control group.Moreover,PIP downregulation resulted in decreased invasion rate by 73.9%.Conclusion:Reduced PIP expression in MDA-MB-453 cells can inhibit the abilities of migration,adhesion and invasion,which suggests that PIP plays an important role in the metastatic potency of breast cancer cells.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(No.31470264,No.81271820,No.30870789,and No.30300117)the Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(No.2014CFA078)+1 种基金the Stanley Foundation from the Stanley Medical Research Institute(SMRI),USA(No.06R-1366),to Dr.Fan Zhuthe Scientific Innovation Team Project of Hubei Province of China(No.2015CFA009)
文摘Human endogenous retrovirus W env(HERV-W env) plays a critical role in many neuropsychological diseases such as schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis(MS). These diseases are accompanied by immunological reactions in the central nervous system(CNS). Microglia are important immunocytes in brain inflammation that can produce a gasotransmitter – nitric oxide(NO). NO not only plays a role in the function of neuronal cells but also participates in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychological diseases. In this study, we reported increased NO production in CHME-5 microglia cells after they were transfected with HERV-W env. Moreover, HERV-W env increased the expression and function of human inducible nitric oxide synthase(hi NOS) and enhanced the promoter activity of hi NOS. Microglial migration was also enhanced. These data revealed that HERV-W env might contribute to increase NO production and microglial migration ability in neuropsychological disorders by regulating the expression of inducible NOS. Results from this study might lead to the identification of novel targets for the treatment of neuropsychological diseases, including neuroinflammatory diseases, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases.
