AIM: To transfer human HGF gene into the liver of rats by direct electroporation as a means to prevent radiationinduced liver damage.METHODS: Rat whole liver irradiation model was accomplished by intra-operative appro...AIM: To transfer human HGF gene into the liver of rats by direct electroporation as a means to prevent radiationinduced liver damage.METHODS: Rat whole liver irradiation model was accomplished by intra-operative approach. HGF plasmid was injected into liver and transferred by electroporation using a pulse generator. Control rats (n = 8) received electrogene therapy (EGT) vehicle plasmid and another 8rats received HGF-EGT 100 μg 48 h before WLIR.Expression of HGF in liver was examined by RT-PCR and ELISA methods. Apoptosis was determined by TUNEL assay. Histopathology was evaluated 10 wk after whole liver irradiation.RESULTS: Marked decrease of apoptotic cells and downregulation of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1)mRNA were observed in the HGF-EGT group 2 d after liver irradiation compared to control animals. Less evidence of radiation-induced liver damage was observed morphologically in liver specimen 10 wk after liver irradiation and longer median survival time was observed from HGF-EGT group (14 wk) compared to control rats (5 wk). (P = 0.031).CONCLUSION: For the first time it has been demonstrated that HGF-EGT would prevent liver from radiation-induced liver damage by preventing apoptosis and down-regulation of TGF-β1.展开更多
Xerostomia is the main complication inflicting head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.Conventional treatment is not very effective in alleviating this morbidity.Biomedical strategies such as gene tran...Xerostomia is the main complication inflicting head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.Conventional treatment is not very effective in alleviating this morbidity.Biomedical strategies such as gene transfer and tissue engineering have made substantial progress that will potentially lead to successful new treatment options for this condition.This report reviews the process of radiation damage to the salivary glands and the advances in functional salivary gland enhancement with these two brand-new technologies.展开更多
Objective: To study the relationship between the expression of multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) gene in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and the radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC. Methods: Total 51...Objective: To study the relationship between the expression of multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) gene in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and the radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC. Methods: Total 51 cases of NPC were analyzed retrospectively, who were treated by radiotherapy between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2000 in our department, including the cases of pure radiotherapy and chemotherapy after radiotherapy. Using immunohistochemiscal S-P method, the expression of MRP in NPC was detected, and the relationship with the radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC was analyzed. Results: The rate of positive expression was 68.63% (35/51) in NPC, and there were significant difference between T stages (P<0.05), but no significant difference with radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC (P>0.05). Conclusion: There is a higher expression of MRP in NPC, but it has no relationship with radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC. So MRP can not be regarded as the predictive marker of radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC.展开更多
Nuclear accidents and terrorism present a serious threat for mass casualty.Accidental or intended radiation exposure leads to radiation-induced gastrointestinal(GI)syndrome.However,currently there are no approved medi...Nuclear accidents and terrorism present a serious threat for mass casualty.Accidental or intended radiation exposure leads to radiation-induced gastrointestinal(GI)syndrome.However,currently there are no approved medical countermeasures for GI syndrome.Thus,developing novel treatments for GI syndrome is urgent.Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)derived from bone marrow are a subset of multipotent adult somatic stem cells that have the ability to undergo self-renewal,proliferation and pluripotent differentiation.MSCs have advantages over other stem cells;they can be easily isolated from patients or donors,readily expanded ex vivo,and they possess reparative and immunomodulatory properties.Moreover,MSCs have been shown to be powerful tools in gene therapy and can be effectively transduced with vectors containing therapeutic genes.Therefore,the therapeutic potential of MSCs has been brought into the spotlight for the clinical treatment of GI syndrome.In this review,we discuss the possible role of MSCs in radiation-induced GI syndrome.展开更多
基金Supported by National Science Council grant NSC-91-275-9075-001 for the development of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Hepatoma Treatment
文摘AIM: To transfer human HGF gene into the liver of rats by direct electroporation as a means to prevent radiationinduced liver damage.METHODS: Rat whole liver irradiation model was accomplished by intra-operative approach. HGF plasmid was injected into liver and transferred by electroporation using a pulse generator. Control rats (n = 8) received electrogene therapy (EGT) vehicle plasmid and another 8rats received HGF-EGT 100 μg 48 h before WLIR.Expression of HGF in liver was examined by RT-PCR and ELISA methods. Apoptosis was determined by TUNEL assay. Histopathology was evaluated 10 wk after whole liver irradiation.RESULTS: Marked decrease of apoptotic cells and downregulation of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1)mRNA were observed in the HGF-EGT group 2 d after liver irradiation compared to control animals. Less evidence of radiation-induced liver damage was observed morphologically in liver specimen 10 wk after liver irradiation and longer median survival time was observed from HGF-EGT group (14 wk) compared to control rats (5 wk). (P = 0.031).CONCLUSION: For the first time it has been demonstrated that HGF-EGT would prevent liver from radiation-induced liver damage by preventing apoptosis and down-regulation of TGF-β1.
文摘Xerostomia is the main complication inflicting head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.Conventional treatment is not very effective in alleviating this morbidity.Biomedical strategies such as gene transfer and tissue engineering have made substantial progress that will potentially lead to successful new treatment options for this condition.This report reviews the process of radiation damage to the salivary glands and the advances in functional salivary gland enhancement with these two brand-new technologies.
文摘Objective: To study the relationship between the expression of multidrug resistance-associated protein (MRP) gene in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and the radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC. Methods: Total 51 cases of NPC were analyzed retrospectively, who were treated by radiotherapy between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2000 in our department, including the cases of pure radiotherapy and chemotherapy after radiotherapy. Using immunohistochemiscal S-P method, the expression of MRP in NPC was detected, and the relationship with the radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC was analyzed. Results: The rate of positive expression was 68.63% (35/51) in NPC, and there were significant difference between T stages (P<0.05), but no significant difference with radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC (P>0.05). Conclusion: There is a higher expression of MRP in NPC, but it has no relationship with radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC. So MRP can not be regarded as the predictive marker of radiosensitivity of primary lesions of NPC.
文摘Nuclear accidents and terrorism present a serious threat for mass casualty.Accidental or intended radiation exposure leads to radiation-induced gastrointestinal(GI)syndrome.However,currently there are no approved medical countermeasures for GI syndrome.Thus,developing novel treatments for GI syndrome is urgent.Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)derived from bone marrow are a subset of multipotent adult somatic stem cells that have the ability to undergo self-renewal,proliferation and pluripotent differentiation.MSCs have advantages over other stem cells;they can be easily isolated from patients or donors,readily expanded ex vivo,and they possess reparative and immunomodulatory properties.Moreover,MSCs have been shown to be powerful tools in gene therapy and can be effectively transduced with vectors containing therapeutic genes.Therefore,the therapeutic potential of MSCs has been brought into the spotlight for the clinical treatment of GI syndrome.In this review,we discuss the possible role of MSCs in radiation-induced GI syndrome.
