BACKGROUND Melanocortin 3 and 5 receptors(i.e.,MC3R and MC5R)belong to the melanocortin family.However,data regarding their role in inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD)are currently unavailable.AIM This study aims to asce...BACKGROUND Melanocortin 3 and 5 receptors(i.e.,MC3R and MC5R)belong to the melanocortin family.However,data regarding their role in inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD)are currently unavailable.AIM This study aims to ascertain their expression profiles in the colonic mucosa of Crohn’s disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC),aligning them with IBD disease endoscopic and histologic activity.METHODS Colonic mucosal biopsies from CD/UC patients were sampled,and immunohisto-chemical analyses were conducted to evaluate the expression of MC3R and MC5R.Colonic sampling was performed on both traits with endoscopic scores(Mayo endoscopic score and CD endoscopic index of severity)consistent with inflamed mucosa and not consistent with disease activity(i.e.,normal appearing mucosa).RESULTS In both CD and UC inflamed mucosa,MC3R(CD:+7.7 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01;UC:+12 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01)and MC5R(CD:+5.5 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01;UC:+8.1 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01)were significantly more expressed compared to normal mucosa.CONCLUSION MC3R and MC5R are expressed in the colon of IBD patients.Furthermore,expression may differ according to disease endoscopic activity,with a higher degree of expression in the traits affected by disease activity in both CD and UC,suggesting a potential use of these receptors in IBD pharmacology.展开更多
BACKGROUND N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification represents the predominant alteration found in eukaryotic messenger RNA and plays a crucial role in the progression of various tumors.However,despite its significance,the...BACKGROUND N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification represents the predominant alteration found in eukaryotic messenger RNA and plays a crucial role in the progression of various tumors.However,despite its significance,the comprehensive investigation of METTL5,a key m6A methyltransferase,in colorectal cancer(CRC)remains limited.AIM To investigate the role of METTL5 in CRC.METHODS We assessed METTL5 expression levels in clinical samples obtained from CRC patients as well as in CRC cell lines.To elucidate the downstream targets of METTL5,we performed RNA-sequencing analysis coupled with correlation analysis,leading us to identify Toll-like receptor 8(TLR8)as a potential downstream target.In vitro functional assessments of METTL5 and TLR8 were conducted using CCK-8 assays,scratch assays,as well as assays measuring cell migration and invasion.RESULTS Our findings reveal a pronounced upregulation of METTL5 expression in both CRC cells and tissues,which correlated significantly with an unfavorable prognosis.In vitro experiments unequivocally demonstrated the oncogenic role of METTL5,as evidenced by its promotion of CRC cell proliferation,invasion,and migration.Notably,we identified TLR8 as a downstream target of METTL5,and subsequent down-regulation of TLR8 led to a significant inhibition of CRC cell proliferation,invasion,and tumor growth.CONCLUSION The heightened expression of METTL5 in CRC is strongly associated with clinicopathological features and a poor prognosis,thereby underscoring its potential utility as a critical marker for facilitating early diagnosis and prognostication in CRC.展开更多
Extracellular amyloid beta(Aβ) plaques are main pathological feature of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the specific type of neuro ns that produce Aβ peptides in the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease are unknown.In...Extracellular amyloid beta(Aβ) plaques are main pathological feature of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the specific type of neuro ns that produce Aβ peptides in the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease are unknown.In this study,we found that 5-hydroxytryptamin receptor 3A subunit(HTR3A) was highly expressed in the brain tissue of transgenic amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 mice(an Alzheimer’s disease model) and patients with Alzheimer’s disease.To investigate whether HTR3A-positive interneurons are associated with the production of Aβ plaques,we performed double immunostaining and found that HTR3A-positive interneurons were clustered around Aβ plaques in the mouse model.Some amyloid precursor protein-positive or β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme-1-positive neurites near Aβ plaques were co-localized with HTR3A interneurons.These results suggest that HTR3A-positive interneurons may partially contribute to the generation of Aβ peptides.We treated 5.0-5.5-month-old model mice with tro pisetron,a HTR3 antagonist,for 8 consecutive weeks.We found that the cognitive deficit of mice was partially reversed,Aβ plaques and neuroinflammation we re remarkably reduced,the expression of HTR3 was remarkably decreased and the calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T-cell 4 signaling pathway was inhibited in treated model mice.These findings suggest that HTR3A interneurons partly contribute to generation of Aβ peptide at the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease and inhibiting HTR3 partly reve rses the pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease.展开更多
Transient receptor potential(TRP)channels are strongly associated with colon cancer development and progression.This study leveraged a multivariate Cox regression model on publicly available datasets to construct a TR...Transient receptor potential(TRP)channels are strongly associated with colon cancer development and progression.This study leveraged a multivariate Cox regression model on publicly available datasets to construct a TRP channels-associated gene signature,with further validation of signature in real world samples from our hospital treated patient samples.Kaplan-Meier(K-M)survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were employed to evaluate this gene signature’s predictive accuracy and robustness in both training and testing cohorts,respectively.Additionally,the study utilized the CIBERSORT algorithm and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis to explore the signature’s immune infiltration landscape and underlying functional implications.The support vector machine algorithm was applied to evaluate the signature’s potential in predicting chemotherapy outcomes.The findings unveiled a novel three TRP channels-related gene signature(MCOLN1,TRPM5,and TRPV4)in colon adenocarcinoma(COAD).The ROC and K-M survival curves in the training dataset(AUC=0.761;p=1.58e-05)and testing dataset(AUC=0.699;p=0.004)showed the signature’s robust predictive capability for the overall survival of COAD patients.Analysis of the immune infiltration landscape associated with the signature revealed higher immune infiltration,especially an increased presence of M2 macrophages,in high-risk group patients compared to their low-risk counterparts.High-risk score patients also exhibited potential responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy,evident through increased CD86 and PD-1 expression profiles.Moreover,the TRPM5 gene within the signature was highly expressed in the chemoresistance group(p=0.00095)and associated with poor prognosis(p=0.036)in COAD patients,highlighting its role as a hub gene of chemoresistance.Ultimately,this signature emerged as an independent prognosis factor for COAD patients(p=6.48e-06)and expression of model gene are validated by public data and real-world patients.Overall,this bioinformatics study provides valuable insights into the prognostic implications and potential chemotherapy resistance mechanisms associated with TRPs-related genes in colon cancer.展开更多
报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸...报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸形、胸廓畸形、双上肢肘外翻、四肢关节韧带松弛。双能X线吸收检测仪(dual energy X-ray absorptiometry,DXA)骨密度明显低于同龄人,腰椎1-4骨密度Z值-5,左髋骨密度Z值-1.8。X线摄片示全身骨小梁稀疏。Sanger测序显示低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白-5(lowdensity lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5,LRP5)基因的6号外显子和23号外显子发生复合杂合突变,导致p.Pro382Leu+p.Cys1611LeufsX33。本文通过文献复习对该病的临床表现和诊疗特点进行讨论及总结,以期帮助临床医生提高对这一疾病的认识。展开更多
目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年...目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年5月至2023年5月新疆石河子地区的142例绝经后女性资料进行回顾性分析,分为正常对照组(A组,n=29)、T2DM组(B组,n=30)、骨量降低组(C组,n=28)、骨量降低+T2DM组(D组,n=55)。收集记录相关基线资料,运用全自动生化测定仪测定受试者血糖、血脂及骨代谢指标。通过双能X线骨密度仪测定骨密度(bone mineral density BMD),LRP5基因位点多态性采用飞行时间质谱法(MALDI-TOF-MS)测定,采用SNPscan技术对上述SNP位点进行基因分型。结果①四组基线资料比较,绝经年限、年龄及腰臀比(waist hip ratio,WHR)比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);②与A组相比,B组的空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)升高(P<0.05);D组的FPG、HbA1c的血清学水平升高,甘油三酯(TG)血清学水平降低(P<0.05);③rs556442位点:与A组相比,D组基因型分布(AA/AG/GG基因型)有统计学意义(P<0.05);rs312778位点组间基因型(CC/CT/TT基因型)及等位基因分布频率均无统计学意义(P>0.05);④rs556442位点:与AA基因型相比,B、C组AG/GG基因型的股骨颈BMD水平降低;D组AG/GG型的HDL血清学水平降低(P<0.05)。rs312778位点:与CC基因型相比,A组HbA1C、FPG血清学水平较CT/TT基因型低(P<0.05);D组CT/TT基因型的低密度脂蛋白(LDL)血清学水平升高(P<0.05);⑤多元线性回归分析:rs556442位点,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);rs312778位点,体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)降低是腰L_(1~4)及股骨颈BMD降低的危险因素,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);⑥在rs556442、rs312778位点骨量异常与基因型分布均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论新疆石河子地区绝经后T2DM女性患者LRP5基因rs556442、rs312778基因位点的突变可能与骨量降低有关。展开更多
基金The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Ethics Committee of University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli(Protocol code 795 on December 23,2019).
文摘BACKGROUND Melanocortin 3 and 5 receptors(i.e.,MC3R and MC5R)belong to the melanocortin family.However,data regarding their role in inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD)are currently unavailable.AIM This study aims to ascertain their expression profiles in the colonic mucosa of Crohn’s disease(CD)and ulcerative colitis(UC),aligning them with IBD disease endoscopic and histologic activity.METHODS Colonic mucosal biopsies from CD/UC patients were sampled,and immunohisto-chemical analyses were conducted to evaluate the expression of MC3R and MC5R.Colonic sampling was performed on both traits with endoscopic scores(Mayo endoscopic score and CD endoscopic index of severity)consistent with inflamed mucosa and not consistent with disease activity(i.e.,normal appearing mucosa).RESULTS In both CD and UC inflamed mucosa,MC3R(CD:+7.7 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01;UC:+12 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01)and MC5R(CD:+5.5 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01;UC:+8.1 fold vs normal mucosa,P<0.01)were significantly more expressed compared to normal mucosa.CONCLUSION MC3R and MC5R are expressed in the colon of IBD patients.Furthermore,expression may differ according to disease endoscopic activity,with a higher degree of expression in the traits affected by disease activity in both CD and UC,suggesting a potential use of these receptors in IBD pharmacology.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation in Anhui Province of China,No.2008085MH279Key Project of Anhui Translational Medicine Research Institute,No.2022zhyx-B08.
文摘BACKGROUND N6-methyladenosine(m6A)modification represents the predominant alteration found in eukaryotic messenger RNA and plays a crucial role in the progression of various tumors.However,despite its significance,the comprehensive investigation of METTL5,a key m6A methyltransferase,in colorectal cancer(CRC)remains limited.AIM To investigate the role of METTL5 in CRC.METHODS We assessed METTL5 expression levels in clinical samples obtained from CRC patients as well as in CRC cell lines.To elucidate the downstream targets of METTL5,we performed RNA-sequencing analysis coupled with correlation analysis,leading us to identify Toll-like receptor 8(TLR8)as a potential downstream target.In vitro functional assessments of METTL5 and TLR8 were conducted using CCK-8 assays,scratch assays,as well as assays measuring cell migration and invasion.RESULTS Our findings reveal a pronounced upregulation of METTL5 expression in both CRC cells and tissues,which correlated significantly with an unfavorable prognosis.In vitro experiments unequivocally demonstrated the oncogenic role of METTL5,as evidenced by its promotion of CRC cell proliferation,invasion,and migration.Notably,we identified TLR8 as a downstream target of METTL5,and subsequent down-regulation of TLR8 led to a significant inhibition of CRC cell proliferation,invasion,and tumor growth.CONCLUSION The heightened expression of METTL5 in CRC is strongly associated with clinicopathological features and a poor prognosis,thereby underscoring its potential utility as a critical marker for facilitating early diagnosis and prognostication in CRC.
基金supported by the Notional Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81371213 and 8107098 7the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,No.21ZR1468400 (all to QLY)。
文摘Extracellular amyloid beta(Aβ) plaques are main pathological feature of Alzheimer’s disease.However,the specific type of neuro ns that produce Aβ peptides in the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease are unknown.In this study,we found that 5-hydroxytryptamin receptor 3A subunit(HTR3A) was highly expressed in the brain tissue of transgenic amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 mice(an Alzheimer’s disease model) and patients with Alzheimer’s disease.To investigate whether HTR3A-positive interneurons are associated with the production of Aβ plaques,we performed double immunostaining and found that HTR3A-positive interneurons were clustered around Aβ plaques in the mouse model.Some amyloid precursor protein-positive or β-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme-1-positive neurites near Aβ plaques were co-localized with HTR3A interneurons.These results suggest that HTR3A-positive interneurons may partially contribute to the generation of Aβ peptides.We treated 5.0-5.5-month-old model mice with tro pisetron,a HTR3 antagonist,for 8 consecutive weeks.We found that the cognitive deficit of mice was partially reversed,Aβ plaques and neuroinflammation we re remarkably reduced,the expression of HTR3 was remarkably decreased and the calcineurin/nuclear factor of activated T-cell 4 signaling pathway was inhibited in treated model mice.These findings suggest that HTR3A interneurons partly contribute to generation of Aβ peptide at the initial stage of Alzheimer’s disease and inhibiting HTR3 partly reve rses the pathological changes of Alzheimer’s disease.
基金the Ethics Committee of University Magdeburg(Ethical code:33/0119.03.2001).
文摘Transient receptor potential(TRP)channels are strongly associated with colon cancer development and progression.This study leveraged a multivariate Cox regression model on publicly available datasets to construct a TRP channels-associated gene signature,with further validation of signature in real world samples from our hospital treated patient samples.Kaplan-Meier(K-M)survival analysis and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were employed to evaluate this gene signature’s predictive accuracy and robustness in both training and testing cohorts,respectively.Additionally,the study utilized the CIBERSORT algorithm and single-sample gene set enrichment analysis to explore the signature’s immune infiltration landscape and underlying functional implications.The support vector machine algorithm was applied to evaluate the signature’s potential in predicting chemotherapy outcomes.The findings unveiled a novel three TRP channels-related gene signature(MCOLN1,TRPM5,and TRPV4)in colon adenocarcinoma(COAD).The ROC and K-M survival curves in the training dataset(AUC=0.761;p=1.58e-05)and testing dataset(AUC=0.699;p=0.004)showed the signature’s robust predictive capability for the overall survival of COAD patients.Analysis of the immune infiltration landscape associated with the signature revealed higher immune infiltration,especially an increased presence of M2 macrophages,in high-risk group patients compared to their low-risk counterparts.High-risk score patients also exhibited potential responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy,evident through increased CD86 and PD-1 expression profiles.Moreover,the TRPM5 gene within the signature was highly expressed in the chemoresistance group(p=0.00095)and associated with poor prognosis(p=0.036)in COAD patients,highlighting its role as a hub gene of chemoresistance.Ultimately,this signature emerged as an independent prognosis factor for COAD patients(p=6.48e-06)and expression of model gene are validated by public data and real-world patients.Overall,this bioinformatics study provides valuable insights into the prognostic implications and potential chemotherapy resistance mechanisms associated with TRPs-related genes in colon cancer.
文摘报告一例常染色体隐性遗传发病的骨质疏松症-假性胶质瘤综合征。先证者女性,23岁,父母非近亲结婚,出生后发现双目失明,婴儿期因发现右眼视网膜母细胞瘤行右眼球摘除术,9岁开始反复发生轻微外力骨折,诊断为成骨不全。查体发现脊柱侧凸畸形、胸廓畸形、双上肢肘外翻、四肢关节韧带松弛。双能X线吸收检测仪(dual energy X-ray absorptiometry,DXA)骨密度明显低于同龄人,腰椎1-4骨密度Z值-5,左髋骨密度Z值-1.8。X线摄片示全身骨小梁稀疏。Sanger测序显示低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白-5(lowdensity lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5,LRP5)基因的6号外显子和23号外显子发生复合杂合突变,导致p.Pro382Leu+p.Cys1611LeufsX33。本文通过文献复习对该病的临床表现和诊疗特点进行讨论及总结,以期帮助临床医生提高对这一疾病的认识。
文摘目的分析低密度脂蛋白受体相关蛋白5(low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 5,LRP5)rs556442、rs312778位点基因多态性及突变在绝经后女性2型糖尿病(type 2 diabetes mellitus,T2DM)患者中骨量异常的意义。方法收集2021年5月至2023年5月新疆石河子地区的142例绝经后女性资料进行回顾性分析,分为正常对照组(A组,n=29)、T2DM组(B组,n=30)、骨量降低组(C组,n=28)、骨量降低+T2DM组(D组,n=55)。收集记录相关基线资料,运用全自动生化测定仪测定受试者血糖、血脂及骨代谢指标。通过双能X线骨密度仪测定骨密度(bone mineral density BMD),LRP5基因位点多态性采用飞行时间质谱法(MALDI-TOF-MS)测定,采用SNPscan技术对上述SNP位点进行基因分型。结果①四组基线资料比较,绝经年限、年龄及腰臀比(waist hip ratio,WHR)比较差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);②与A组相比,B组的空腹血糖(FPG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)升高(P<0.05);D组的FPG、HbA1c的血清学水平升高,甘油三酯(TG)血清学水平降低(P<0.05);③rs556442位点:与A组相比,D组基因型分布(AA/AG/GG基因型)有统计学意义(P<0.05);rs312778位点组间基因型(CC/CT/TT基因型)及等位基因分布频率均无统计学意义(P>0.05);④rs556442位点:与AA基因型相比,B、C组AG/GG基因型的股骨颈BMD水平降低;D组AG/GG型的HDL血清学水平降低(P<0.05)。rs312778位点:与CC基因型相比,A组HbA1C、FPG血清学水平较CT/TT基因型低(P<0.05);D组CT/TT基因型的低密度脂蛋白(LDL)血清学水平升高(P<0.05);⑤多元线性回归分析:rs556442位点,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);rs312778位点,体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)降低是腰L_(1~4)及股骨颈BMD降低的危险因素,TG增加是腰L_(1~4)BMD降低的危险因素(P<0.05);⑥在rs556442、rs312778位点骨量异常与基因型分布均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论新疆石河子地区绝经后T2DM女性患者LRP5基因rs556442、rs312778基因位点的突变可能与骨量降低有关。
