The flow cytometric immunoassay was used to study the correlation between the H-ras oncogene product p21 and the DNA ploidy in 30 de novo cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The results showed that 17 cases wer...The flow cytometric immunoassay was used to study the correlation between the H-ras oncogene product p21 and the DNA ploidy in 30 de novo cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The results showed that 17 cases were negative for p21 expression and 13 positive for p21. The patients with positive p21 had higher percentage of bone marrow and peripheral blasts and lower peripheral leukocyte count. The expression of p21 had no influence on the therapeutic effect. Before treatment,DNA diploidy occurred in 18 cases including 13 p21 negative ones,and DNA aneuploidy was revealed in 12 cases including 8 p21 positive ones. Patients with positive p21 or having aneuploidy in complete remission were at risk for early relapse. Our results suggest that p21 may be involved in the process of leukemogenesis and progression in AML.展开更多
Objective To determine the prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA in acute leukemia (AL) patients. Methods The presence of HHV-8 DNA sequences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bone marrow mono...Objective To determine the prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA in acute leukemia (AL) patients. Methods The presence of HHV-8 DNA sequences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMC) from 50 AL patients was examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Nine human hematopoietic cell lines and PBMC from 30 normal donors were also included. Results HHV-8 DNA sequences were detected in one case of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The specimens from the bone marrow aspirate, peripheral blood and serum of this patient were all positive. None of the normal donors and human hematopoietic cell lines showed evidence of HHV-8 DNA. Conclusion The results suggest that the prevalence of HHV-8 is low in AL in China.展开更多
Background Most patients with acute myelogenous leukemia （AML） suffer from disordered hemostasis. We have previously shown that annexin II （Ann II）, a high-affinity co-receptor for plasminogen/tissue plasminogen a...Background Most patients with acute myelogenous leukemia （AML） suffer from disordered hemostasis. We have previously shown that annexin II （Ann II）, a high-affinity co-receptor for plasminogen/tissue plasminogen activator, plays a central role in primary hyperfibrinolysis in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia （APL）. The expression of Ann II in cells from patients with major subtypes of AML and the effect of arsenic trioxide （As203） on Ann II expression in AML cells were investigated to determine whether As203-mediated downregulation of Ann II could restore hemostatic stability. Methods A total of 103 patients （48 females and 55 males; age, 19-58 years） were included. Plasma samples were collected before and after treatment as well as after complete remission. Ann II and plasminogen activation were measured in leukemic cells during treatment with 1 pmol/L As203. Results Before AS203 treatment, Ann II mRNA expression （real-time PCR） was the highest in M3 cells （P 〈0.05）, higher in M5 cells than that in M1, M2, M4, and M6 cells （P〈0.001）, and positively correlated with Ann II protein expression （flow cytometry） （r=0.752, P 〈0.01）. Exposure for up to 120 hours to As203 （1 μmol/L） had no significant effect on Ann II protein in M1 and M2 leukemic cells, but decreased Ann II protein expression twofold within 48 hours of exposure in M3 cells （P 〈0.05） and twofold within 96 hours in M5 cells （P 〈0.05）. The rate of plasmin generation was higher in APL, M5, and M4 cells than in M1, M2, and M6 cells. Conclusions As203 may reduce hyperfibrinolysis in AML by downregulation of Ann 11. Furthermore, As2O3 affects more than one form of AML （APL, M4 and M5）, suggesting its potential role in their management.展开更多
The retinoblastoma （Rb） suppressor associated protein 46 （ RbAp46 ） also named retinoblastoma binding protein 7 （RBBP7） was first identified as a protein in HeLa cells that binds to an Rb affinity column. RbAp46...The retinoblastoma （Rb） suppressor associated protein 46 （ RbAp46 ） also named retinoblastoma binding protein 7 （RBBP7） was first identified as a protein in HeLa cells that binds to an Rb affinity column. RbAp46 has been shown to be a core component of the mSin3 histone deacetylase （HDAC） complex and NuRD （ a multi-subunit complex containing chromosome-remodeling activity）. 2 RbAp46 is also known as the histone acetyltransferase （HAT） type B subunit展开更多
文摘The flow cytometric immunoassay was used to study the correlation between the H-ras oncogene product p21 and the DNA ploidy in 30 de novo cases of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The results showed that 17 cases were negative for p21 expression and 13 positive for p21. The patients with positive p21 had higher percentage of bone marrow and peripheral blasts and lower peripheral leukocyte count. The expression of p21 had no influence on the therapeutic effect. Before treatment,DNA diploidy occurred in 18 cases including 13 p21 negative ones,and DNA aneuploidy was revealed in 12 cases including 8 p21 positive ones. Patients with positive p21 or having aneuploidy in complete remission were at risk for early relapse. Our results suggest that p21 may be involved in the process of leukemogenesis and progression in AML.
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文摘Objective To determine the prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA in acute leukemia (AL) patients. Methods The presence of HHV-8 DNA sequences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMC) from 50 AL patients was examined using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Nine human hematopoietic cell lines and PBMC from 30 normal donors were also included. Results HHV-8 DNA sequences were detected in one case of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The specimens from the bone marrow aspirate, peripheral blood and serum of this patient were all positive. None of the normal donors and human hematopoietic cell lines showed evidence of HHV-8 DNA. Conclusion The results suggest that the prevalence of HHV-8 is low in AL in China.
文摘Background Most patients with acute myelogenous leukemia （AML） suffer from disordered hemostasis. We have previously shown that annexin II （Ann II）, a high-affinity co-receptor for plasminogen/tissue plasminogen activator, plays a central role in primary hyperfibrinolysis in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia （APL）. The expression of Ann II in cells from patients with major subtypes of AML and the effect of arsenic trioxide （As203） on Ann II expression in AML cells were investigated to determine whether As203-mediated downregulation of Ann II could restore hemostatic stability. Methods A total of 103 patients （48 females and 55 males; age, 19-58 years） were included. Plasma samples were collected before and after treatment as well as after complete remission. Ann II and plasminogen activation were measured in leukemic cells during treatment with 1 pmol/L As203. Results Before AS203 treatment, Ann II mRNA expression （real-time PCR） was the highest in M3 cells （P 〈0.05）, higher in M5 cells than that in M1, M2, M4, and M6 cells （P〈0.001）, and positively correlated with Ann II protein expression （flow cytometry） （r=0.752, P 〈0.01）. Exposure for up to 120 hours to As203 （1 μmol/L） had no significant effect on Ann II protein in M1 and M2 leukemic cells, but decreased Ann II protein expression twofold within 48 hours of exposure in M3 cells （P 〈0.05） and twofold within 96 hours in M5 cells （P 〈0.05）. The rate of plasmin generation was higher in APL, M5, and M4 cells than in M1, M2, and M6 cells. Conclusions As203 may reduce hyperfibrinolysis in AML by downregulation of Ann 11. Furthermore, As2O3 affects more than one form of AML （APL, M4 and M5）, suggesting its potential role in their management.
文摘The retinoblastoma （Rb） suppressor associated protein 46 （ RbAp46 ） also named retinoblastoma binding protein 7 （RBBP7） was first identified as a protein in HeLa cells that binds to an Rb affinity column. RbAp46 has been shown to be a core component of the mSin3 histone deacetylase （HDAC） complex and NuRD （ a multi-subunit complex containing chromosome-remodeling activity）. 2 RbAp46 is also known as the histone acetyltransferase （HAT） type B subunit
