Inhibiting effect of antisense oligonucleotides phosphorthioate on gene expression of TIMP-1 in rat liver fibrosis

AIM: To observe the inhibition of antisense oligonucleotides (asON) phosphorthioate to the tissue inhibitors metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) gene and protein expression in the liver tissue of immunologically induced hepatic fibrosis rats. The possibility of reversing hepatic fibrosis through gene therapy was observed. METHODS: Human serum albumin (HSA) was used to attack rats, as hepatic fibrosis model, in which asONs were used to block the gene and protein expressing TIMP-1. According to the analysis of modulator, structure protein, coding series of TIMP-1 genome, we designed four different asONs. These asONs were injected into the hepatic fibrosis models through coccygeal vein. The results was observed by RT-PCR for measuring TIMP-1 mRNA expression, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization for collagen I, II, special staining of collagen fiber, and electron microscopic examination. RESULTS: Hepatic fibrosis could last within 363 days in our modified model. The expressing level of TIMP-1 was high during hepatic fibrosis process. It has been proved by the immunohistochemical and the electron microscopic examination that the asON phosphorthioate of TIMP-1 could exactly express in vivo. The effect of colchicine was demonstrated to inhibit the expressing level of mRNA and the content of collagen I, III in the liver of experimental hepatic fibrosis rats. However, the electron microscopy research and the pathologic grading of hepatic fibrosis showed that there was no significant difference between the treatment group and the model group (P】 0.05). CONCLUSION: The experimental rat model of hepatic fibrosis is one of the preferable models to estimate the curative effect of anti-hepatic fibrosis drugs. The asON phosphorthioate of TIMP-1 could block the gene and protein expression of TIMP-1 in the liver of experimental hepatic fibrosis rats at the mRNA level. It is possible to reverse hepatic fibrosis, and it is expected to study a new drug of antihepatic fibrosis on the genetic level. Colchicine has very limited therapeutic effect on hepatic fibrosis, furthermore, its toxicity and side effects are obvious.

Effect of NHE1 antisense gene transfection on the biological behavior of SGC-7901 human gastric carcinoma cells

AIM: To study the effect of type 1 Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE1 ) antisense human gene transfection on the biological behavior of gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901. METHODS: Antisense NHE1 eukaryotic expression on vector pcDNA3.1 was constructed by recombinant DNA technique and transfected into gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901 with DOTAP liposome transfection method. Morphological changes of cells were observed with optic and electron microscopes. Changes in cell proliferative capacity, apoptosis, intracellular pH (pHi), cell cycle, clone formation in two-layer soft agar, and tumorigenicity in nude mice were examined. RESULTS: Antisense eukaryotic expressing vectors were successfully constructed and transfected into SGC-7901. The transfectant obtained named 7901 -antisense (7901-AS) stablely produced antisense NHE1. There was a significant difference between the pHi of 7901-AS cells (6.77 ± 0.05) and that of 7901-zeo cells and SGC-7901 cells (7.24 ± 0.03 and 7.26 ± 0.03, P < 0.01). Compared with SGC-7901 and 7901-zeo cells, 7901-AS cells mostly showed cell proliferation inhibition, G1/G0 phase arrest, increased cell apoptotic rate, recovery of contact inhibition, and density contact. The tumorigenicity in nude mice and cloning efficiency in the two-layer soft agar were clearly inhibited. CONCLUSION: NHE1 antisense gene significantly restrains the malignant behavior of human gastric carcinoma cells, suppresses cell growth and induces cell apoptosis, and partially reverses the malignant phenotypes of SGC-7901 . These results suggest a potential role for human tumor gene therapy.

Antisense Oligonucleotide Targeting TGF-β1 Abrogates Tumorigenicity of Rhabdomyosarcoma in vivo

OBJECTIVE Over-expression of transforming growth factor β1 （TGF-β1） has been observed in many advanced cancers. The present study was aimed at developing potential antisense oligonucleotides （ASONs） to repress TGF-β1 expression in rhabdomyosarcoma （RMS） RD cells, and to examine their effect on tumorigenicity of RD cells in vivo. METHODS ASONs targeting the region surrounding the start codon of TGF-β1 were synthesized and transferred into cells in the form of complexes with Lipofectamine 2000. The TGF-β1 protein was determined by immunofluorescence and ELISA. The cell viability and cell cycle were examined by MTT and flow cytometry. The RD cells, with or without TGF-β1ASON, in 50 μl of serum-free EMDM medium were injected subcutaneously into the right flank of nude mice. The tumors were then measured and weighed. RESULTS The ASON sequence targeting the first start site at bases 841-855 of the human TGF-β1 gene had the greatest effect on attenuating the expression of TGF-β1 （P 〈 0.05）. The ASONs induced a decrease in OD values after 6 d （P 〈 0.05）. Analysis of the cell cycle revealed that the ASON induced a significant decrease in cells in the S phase and an increase in cells in the G1 phase （P 〈 0,05）. In the nude mice model, the mean tumor volume, after 2 weeks of treatment with Lipofectamine or ASON, decreased to 88.5% or 55% respectively, compared to the control tumor size, resulting in a significant difference （P 〈 0.01）. CONCLUSION The sequence of the ASON, which targeted the start condon at the bases 841-855 of the human TGF-β1 gene, was demonstrated to be a useful agent for studying the regulation of TGF-β1 over-expression in RD cells, and has important therapeutic potential for suppressing the tumorigenicity of human RMS in vivo.

Effect of Antisense MBD1 Gene Eukaryotic Expression Plasmid on Expression of MBD1 Gene in Human Biliary Tract Carcinoma Cells

Hypermethylation of the promoter region is one of the major mechanism of tumor suppressor gene inactivation. In order to provide a research tool for the study on the function of MBD1 gene in DNA methylation and tumorigenesis, antisense MBD1 gene eukaryotic expression plasmid was constructed and transfected into human biliary tract carcinoma cell line QBC-939 to observe its effect on the expression of MBD1 mRNA and protein by using RT-PCR and FCM respectively. Following the transfection, the mRNA level of MBD1 gene decreased from 0. 912±0.022 to 0. 215±0. 017, and the protein level of MBD1 gene also decreased from （80.19±5.05） %to （35.11±4.05） %. There were very significant differences in the expression both at the transcription and post-transcription levels of MBD1 gene between non-tranfection group and the antisense MBD1 gene eukaryotic expression plasmid transfection group （P〈0.01）. It was suggested that transfection with the antisense MBD1 gene eukaryotic expression plasmid can significantly reduce the expression level of MBD1 gene in QBC-939, and this study may provide a valid tool for the investigation of the function of MBD1 gene and its role in biliary tract carcinoma.

Fusions of Dendritic Cells and C6 Cells Transfected with TGF-β1 Antisense in Treatment of Intracranial Gliomas

Objective： To investigate the immunotherapy efficacy of fusion cells （dendritic-C6anti-TGF-β1 cells） in the treatment of intraeranial gliomas. Methods： Dendritic cells were isolated from rat bone-marrow precursors stimulated in vitro with granuloeyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor （GM-CSF） and Interleukin-4 （IL-4）. C6anti-TGF-β1 cells originally from C6 cell line of a rat glioblastoma were transfected with plasmid of TGF-β1 anti-sense gene. Fusions of dendritic cells and C6anti-TGF-β1 cells were prepared by polyethylene glycol （PEG）. The DC/C6anti-TGF-β1 fusion cells were observed and confirmed by fight microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Experimental rats were divided into three groups at random： C6 cells （Ⅰ）, dendritic-C6anti-TGF-β1 fusion cells and C6 cells （Ⅱ） and IMDM medium only （Ⅲ）. The cells were injected into right parietal lobe region of the rat with stereotaxic technique. Histology, tumor necrosis and survival time were evaluated. Results： Compared with the rats that received C6 cells （survival median time was less than 20 days, tumor region was seen in all fields of observed）, the rats injected with dendritic-C6anti-TGF-β1 fusion cells and C6 cells got a more prolonged life span （more than 59 days）, as well as less tumor region （5.01%-6.2%）. There was no tumor necrosis, but some glias were seen in surroundings. All rats were survived and no necrosis was observed in negative control group. Statistical analysis showed that group Ⅱ had significant difference compared with group Ⅰ. Conclusions： Dendritic-C6anti-TGF-β1 fusion cells could prolong the life span of rats, providing a strategy to achieve an antitumor response against tumors in the central nervous system.

Inhibition of α_1(Ⅰ) collagen gene in vitro transcription by antisense oligodeoxynucleotides

Objective and Methods: Excessive accumulation of collagen typeⅠ and type Ⅲ causes the formation of keloids and hypertrophic scars. To understand the mechanism by which antisense oligodeoxynucleotide (Oligo) acts on in vitro transcrption α1 (I) collagen gene, isotopes (α-32pGTP) was incorporated into 2 SP6 in vitro transcription systems. Results and Conclu- sion: Oligo 2 (at the transcription start region) could effectively inhibit in vitro transcription of pGEM3-Col13 and the control (random oligodeoxynucleotides) showed no inhibition. However, oligo 1 (at the transcription start region) obviously inhibited the in vitro transcription of pGEM3-Col14, while Oligo 2, which targeted at the down stream region (about 200 bp) of the promoter showed no significant inhibition effect.

Inhibition of Proliferation of Human Osteosarcoma Cells Transfected with PIN1 Antisense Gene

Objective： To evaluate the inhibition of proliferation of human osteosarcoma cells transfected with Pin1 anti-sense gene. Methods： Different doses of antisense Pin1 gene （0, 20, 50, 100, 200, 250 μL） were transfected into osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. The cells and culture supernatant before and after transfection were collected. The curve of cell growth was made by MTT method. The cell growth cycle and apoptosis were detected by FCM. The expression of Pin1 was detected by Western-blot and that of Pin1 mRNA by polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR） respectively. Results： MTT and FCM assays indicated that the transfection by antisense Pin1 gene could inhibit MG-63 proliferation and induce apoptosis. Western-blot assays revealed that the antisense Pin1 gene-transfected MG-63 cells had weaker staining than those without transfected with antisense Pin1 gene, and staining intensity was negatively related with doses. The cells transfected by different doses of gene （0, 20, 50, 100, 200, 250 μL） had different absorbance rate： 0.854±0.136, 0.866±0.138, 0.732±0.154, 0.611±0.121, 0.547±0.109, 0.398±0.113, 0.320±0.151 respectively, with the difference being significant by F and q test （P〈0.05）. The expression of Pin1 mRNA had the similar results and its absorbance rate was 0.983±0.125, 0.988±0.127, 0.915±0.157, 0.786±0.125, 0.608±0.124, 0.433±0.130, 0.410±0.158 respectively （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： The expression of Pin1 mRNA in MG-63 cells could be inhibited by antisense Pin1 gene, so to reduce the expression of Pin1 and depress the proliferation of human osteosarcoma cells MG-63.

Cloning of NHE-1 gene fragment from human lung cancer cells and construction of its antisense expression vector

Objective: To clone the partial sequence of N+/H+ exchanger-1 (NHE-1) gene of human lung cancer cells and insert it reversely into the multiclone site of pLXSN in order to construct an antisense expression vector for tumor gene therapy in vivo. Methods: With use of the upstream and downstream primers containing Barn H I and EcoR I in their5’ ends respectively, a partial sequence of the first exon of NHE-1 gene was cloned in a length of 454 bp from genomic DNA of human lung cancer cell A549 with PCR method. The product was then directionally and reversely insert into the multiclone site of pLXSN. Finally, the constructed recombinant was identified with agarose gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencing. Results: The cloned fragment was 461 bp in length and successfully ligated to pLXSN with the identification by agarose gel electrophoresis. DNA sequencing confirmed that the fragment cloned and inserted into the vector was identical with the targeted one. Conclusion: The targeted fragment is successfully cloned and reversely inserted into pLXSN in our experiment. The antisense expression vector of NHE-1, pNHE-1. was consfructed successfully.

Effect of adenoviral vector-mediated rat antisense AT1B gene transfer on neointima proliferation after rat carotid injury

Objective: Angiotensin Ⅱ is a growth-promoting factor for vascular smooth muscle cells in culture andin the intact animal. The biological effects of angiotensin Ⅱ are manifested only by binding to specific receptors oncell membranes. In the study, we observed that the effect of rat antisense AT1B gene transfer mediated by adenoviral vector-on neointimal proliferation following rat carotid injury. Methods: Antisense AT1B gene was transductedinto the carotid by adenoviral vector after carotid bal1oon injury and the restenosis model was established in SD rat.We measured neointima/media area ratio in local artery at day 21 after gene transfer. Results: Rat antisense AT1Bgene was successfully transducted into local carotid after the carotid balloon injury. Neointima/media area ratiowas significantly reduced (47 %, P<0. 01) at day 21 after gene transfer compared with the control group. Conclusion: The results suggest it is possible that antisense AT1B gene transfer as a potential therapeutic approach prevent neointimal hyperplasia.

Inhibitory effects of PIN1 antisense gene on the proliferation of human osteosarcoma cells

Objective： To evaluate the inhibitory effects of PIN1 antiseuse gene on the proliferation of htnnan osteosarcoma cells. Methods： Different doses of antisense PIN1 gene （0,20,50,100,200,250μl） were transfected into osteosarcoma MG-63 cells. The cells and the culture supernatants before and after transfection were collected. The cell growth curve was made using MTT method. The cell growth cycle and apoptosis were detected by FCM. The expression of PIN1 was detected by Western blot. The expression of PIN1 mRNA was detected by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction （RT-PCR）. Results： MTT and FCM assays indicated that the transfection of antisense PIN1 gene could inhibit profiferation of MG-63 cells and lead to cell apoptosis. Western-blot assays revealed the MG-63 cells transfected with antisense PIN1 gene had weaker expression than those without transfection with antisense PIN1 gene, and the band intensity was negatively related with doses. The cells transfected with different doses of gene （0,20,50,100,200,250μl） had different absobance rate（0.854±0.136,0.866±0.138,0.732±0.154,0.611 ± 0.121, 0. 547 ± 0. 109, 0. 398 ± 0.113, 0. 320 ± 0.151）, with significant difference assessed by F and q test （P〈0.05）. The absorbance rate of PINI mRNA was 0.983±0.125,0.988±0.127, 0.915±0.157, 0.786 ± 0.125,0.608 ± 0.124,0.433 ± 0.130,0.410 ± 0. 158 respectively （ P 〈 0.05）. Conclusion. The expression of PIN1 mRNA in MG-63 cells could be inhibited by antiseuse PIN1 gene, and then the expression of PIN1 was reduced and depressed, and so the proliferation of hmnan osteosarcoma cells MG-63 was inhibited.

Antisense to cyclin D1 reverses the transformed phenotype of human gastric cancer cells

AIM To further investigate the effect of cyclin D1 on the biologic behavior of cancer cells and its potential role in gene therapy of tumor. METHODS A cyclin D1 subcloning plasmid termed BKSD1 was constructed by subcloning the human cyclin D1 cDNA into Bluescript KS, a plasmid vector with a pair of T7 and T3 promoters, with recombinant DNA technology of molecular biology. So, it is easy to generate digoxigenin (DIG) labeled RNA probes of antisense and sense to cyclin D1 using RKSD1 as a template vector. PDORD1AS, an eukaryotic expression vector containing the full length human cyclin D1 cDNA in its antisense orientation cloned into the retroviral vector pDOR neo, was successfully constructed with BKSD1 to change restriction sites. A gastric cancer cell line, SGC7901/VCR, was transfected with pDORD1AS by Lipofect Amine mediated introduction and a subline termed SGC7901/VCRD1AS, which had stable overexpression of antisense RNA to cyclin D1, was obtained by selection in G418. The subline, control subline transfected pDOR neo and SGC7901/VCR were evaluated by methods of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular hybridization, morphology and cell biology. RESULTS Compared with control cell lines, SGC7901/VCRD1AS had a reduced expression of cyclin D1 (inhibition rate was about 36%), increased cell size and cytoplasm to nucleus ratio, increased doubling time (42 2h to 26 8h and 26 4h), decreased saturation density (18 9×10 4 to 4 8×10 5 and 4 8×10 5), increased percentage of cells in the G1/G0 phase (80 9%-64 6% and 63 8%), reacquired serum dependence, and a loss of tumorigenicity in nude mice (0/4 to 4/4 and 4/4). CONCLUSION Stable overexpression of antisense RNA to cyclin D1 can reverse the transformed phenotype of human gastric cancer cells and may provide an approach of gene therapy for gastric cancer.

Apoptotic Sensitivity to Irradiation Increased after Transfection of chk1 Antisense Chain to HL-60 Cell Line

Summary： The HL-60 cells were transfected with chkl antisense and sense chain, and 24 h later subjected to irradiation. Twenty-four h after irradiation, the changes in the chk1 protein expression was assayed by Western blot, and the cell cycles and apoptosis rate detected by FCM. The irradiated apoptosis sensitivity was increased by antisense blocking of chk1 gene in HL-60 cell line with the apoptosis rate being 26.31 %, significantly higher than that by the sense blocking （10.34 %, 0. 025〈P〈0.05）. In HL-60 cells transfected with chkl antisense chain, the G2/M phase arrest was attenua：ted and the cells in G2/M phase were accounted for 38.42 %, significantly lower than those of the cells transfected with chkl sense chain （54.64 %, 0. 005〈P〈0.01）. It was concluded that antisense blocking of chk1 gene could increase the apoptosis sensitivity to irradiation.

Can overexpression of TGF-β1 gene change the sex ratio in transgenic mice?

Mouse TGF-β1 gene was microinjected into male pronuclei of F2 hybrid fertilized eggs obtained by mating CSJLF1 and C57BL/6J inbred strains to generate transgenic mice with over-expressed TGF-β1 gene. The rate of founder production is 31% and Southern blot analysis of founder mice tail DNAS gave an integration efficiency of 33%. TGF-β1 gene could be stably integrated to the chromosomes of transgenic mice and transmitted to their progeny at a rate of 33% in the second generation. Dot blot analysis of tail RNA of some transgenic mice indicated a moderate expression of the transgene. The most interesting finding of the present work is the striking deviation from the normal male:female sex ratio in transgenic mice,with an average ratio of 6.7:1. The possible nature of the predominance of male sex in transgenic mice overexpressing TGF-β1 is discussed.

Cloning and construction of sense and antisense eukaryotic expression vector of human Pin1

Objective： To clone and construct eukaryotic expressing vectors of sense and antisense human Pin1 （hPinl） genes. Methods： Total RNA was extracted from MG-63 cells, then the hPinl cDNA was amplified by RT-PCR. The same time the sense and antisense hPinl genes were formed by binding BamH Ⅰ and Hind Ⅲ in cis and trans-directions. At the end they were cloned into the eukaryotic expressing vector pIRES2-EGFP in cis and trans directions using DNA recombinant technology. The recombinant vectors were further identified by digestion of BamHⅠ and Hind Ⅲ. Results： The results of sequencing showed that the orientation of the ligations and the reading frame were correct. After digested by BamH Ⅰ and Hind Ⅲ, two fragments exhibiting 5.3 kb and 0.99 kb were formed in sense and antisense eukaryotic expressing vectors. Electrophoretic results were completely coincident with theoretical calculation. Conclusion： Human Pin1 sense and antisense genes were successfully cloned and eukaryotic expressing vectors were successfully constructed.

The Expression of the Plasmid DNA Encoding TGF-β_1 in Endothelium after Injection into the Anterior Chamber

The method of gene transfer into corneal endothelium was investigated to provide a foundation for the study of TGF-β1 gene transfer to inhibit corneal graft rejection.Two days after direct injection of p MAM TGF-β1 mediated by liposom e into the anterior cham ber of rabbits,one half of corneas were made into paraffin slides and the endothelial layer was carefully torn from the other half to make a single layer slide of endothelia.By means of im munohistochemical technique, the plasmid p MAM TGF- β1 expression product TGF- β1 in the endothelia was detected.Specific TGF- β1 expression was positive in the endothelia on both the paraffin slide and the single layer slide.The results showed that by direct injection into the anterior cham ber,foreign plasmid DNA could be transferred into the endothelia and its expression was obtained.This may provide a foun- dation for further study on TGF-β1 participating in local induction of corneal imm une tolerance.

血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平与急性呼吸窘迫综合征患儿病情及预后的关系

目的探究血清长链非编码RNA INK4位点反义非编码RNA(lncRNA ANRIL)、长链非编码RNA浆细胞瘤变异易位基因1(lncRNA PVT1)水平与急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)患儿病情及预后的关系。方法选取124例确诊的ARDS患儿为患病组,另选取124例同期体检健康者为对照组。ARDS患儿根据病情严重程度分为重度组(34例)、中度组(42例)和轻度组(48例);ARDS患儿根据预后情况分为预后不良组(55例)和预后良好组(69例)。采用荧光定量聚合酶链反应测定血清中lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平。采用Logistic回归分析法分析ARDS患儿发生预后不良的影响因素;采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平对ARDS患儿发生预后不良的预测价值。结果患病组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。轻度组、中度组和重度组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平随病情严重程度升高(P<0.05)。预后不良组的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平、氧合指数(OI)、呼吸频率、急性生理与慢性健康状况评分系统Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)评分高于预后良好组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);OI、呼吸频率、lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1为患儿发生预后不良的影响因素(P<0.05)。血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平预测ARDS患儿发生预后不良的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.827、0.737,截断值分别是11.35、4.36,二者联合预测的AUC为0.876。二者联合预测的AUC优于血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平单独预测(P<0.05)。结论ARDS患儿的血清lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1水平均上调,且lncRNA ANRIL、lncRNA PVT1为患儿发生预后不良的影响因素,二者联合预测的价值较高。

Transforming growth factor-β1 gene polymorphisms are associated with progression of liver fibrosis in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis C infection

AIM: Considerable attention is focused on polymorphisms in the gene encoding transforming growth factor-pi (TGF-β1), a multifunctional cytokine that is in turn a potent growth inhibitor involved in wound healing and differentiation. In humans, it promotes the pathogenesis of organ fibrosis, atherosclerosis, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, keloid disease, and hypertrophic scarring. For this reason, much emphasis has been placed on studies elucidating the impact of TGF-β1 and its gene variations for the susceptibility and pathogenesis of these diseases. Unfortunately, some studies have serious limitations. METHODS: We have recently described a high-throughput method for investigation the Arg25Pro polymorphism of human TGF-β1 gene and showed that the frequency of the Pro25 allele is significantly associated with hepatic fibrogenesis. In this report, we describe two novel LightCyder (LC) techniques that facilitate the examination of the two other known alterations in the coding region of TGF-β1. We investigated whether these polymorphisms contribute to hepatitis-induced progression of fibrogenesis in Chinese and Caucasians. RESULTS: In the Chinese ancestry, the gene polymorphisms at codons 25 and 263 were not found and the genetic variant at codon 10 is unlikely to confer susceptibility to hepatic fibrosis. Contrarily, in Caucasians TGF-β1 allelic variations are more frequent and the presence of prolines either in codon 25 or 10 is associated with the interindividual variability in developing more severe fibrosis during chronic hepatitis C infection. CONCLUSION: In summary, these results confirm the hypothesis that TGF-β1 polymorphisms are associated with fibrosis progression in Caucasians chronically infected with hepatitis C.

血清LncRNA Dlx6os1、LncRNA TUG1水平与老年糖尿病肾病患者肾脏损伤及预后的相关性

目的探讨血清长链非编码RNA(LncRNA)无远端同源框6反义RNA 1(Dlx6os1)、LncRNA牛磺酸上调基因1(TUG1)水平与老年糖尿病肾病(DN)患者肾脏损伤及预后的相关性。方法选取2019年1月—2021年1月西安交通大学第一附属医院榆林医院肾病学科收治的老年DN患者201例作为DN组,同期单纯T2DM患者112例作为单纯T2DM组,同期体检健康的老年人105例作为健康对照组,随访3年根据预后将老年DN患者分为不良预后亚组(61例)和良好预后亚组(140例)。检测血清LncRNA Dlx6os1、LncRNA TUG1和肾脏损伤指标[计算肾小球滤过率(eGFR)、尿白蛋白肌酐比(UACR)]水平;采用Spearman相关系数分析血清LncRNA Dlx6os1、LncRNA TUG1水平与老年DN患者肾损伤的相关性;以老年DN患者预后为因变量,建立多因素非条件Logistic回归模型分析其影响因素,并绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评价血清LncRNA Dlx6os1、LncRNA TUG1水平对其的预测价值。结果健康对照组、单纯T2DM组、DN组血清LncRNA Dlx6os1和UACR水平依次升高,血清LncRNA TUG1和eGFR依次降低(F/P=870.484/<0.001、566.671/<0.001、271.117/<0.001、196.722/<0.001);Spearman相关性显示,老年DN患者血清LncRNA Dlx6os1水平与eGFR呈负相关、与UACR呈正相关(r/P=-0.816/<0.001、0.809/<0.001),血清LncRNA TUG1水平与eGFR呈正相关、与UACR呈负相关(r/P=0.832/<0.001、-0.806/<0.001);随访截至2024年1月,老年DN患者201例不良预后发生率为30.35%(61/201);多因素非条件Logistic回归显示,慢性肾脏病≥4期、UACR升高、LncRNA Dlx6os1升高为老年DN患者不良预后的独立危险因素[OR(95%CI)=5.758(1.480~22.401)、1.013(1.005~1.022)、1.426(1.201~1.693)],eGFR升高、LncRNA TUG1升高为保护因素[OR(95%CI)=0.958(0.939~0.978)、0.418(0.254~0.689)];ROC曲线显示,血清LncRNA Dlx6os1、LncRNA TUG1及二者联合预测老年DN患者不良预后的AUC分别为0.774、0.777、0.852,二者联合预测的AUC最大(Z/P=2.930/0.003、3.335/0.001)。结论老年DN患者血清LncRNA Dlx6os1水平升高、LncRNA TUG1水平降低,与肾脏损伤加重和不良预后风险增加有关,血清LncRNA Dlx6os1联合LncRNA TUG1水平预测老年DN患者不良预后的效能较高。

胃癌组织中lncRNA PTPRG-AS1、miR-599表达与临床病理特征及预后的关系

目的分析胃癌组织中长链非编码RNA(long non-coding RNA,lncRNA)蛋白酪氨酸磷酸酶受体G基因反义链1(protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor G gene antisense chain 1,PTPRG-AS1)和miR-599表达水平,探讨其与临床病理特征及预后的关系。方法选取华中科技大学同济医学院附属梨园医院2016年1月至2020年2月收治的106例胃癌患者为研究对象。检测胃癌组织及瘤旁组织中lncRNA PTPRG-AS1和miR-599水平。结果胃癌组织中lncRNA PTPRG-AS1水平显著高于瘤旁组织,miR-599水平显著低于瘤旁组织(P<0.05)。lncRNA PTPRG-AS1与miR-599水平呈负相关(r=-0.485,P<0.05)。lncRNA PTPRG-AS1、miR-599均与TNM分期、浸润深度、分化程度、淋巴结转移相关(P<0.05)。lncRNA PTPRG-AS1低表达组、miR-599高表达组生存率显著升高(χ^(2)=8.206、6.881,P<0.05)。lncRNA PTPRG-AS1、miR-599表达是影响胃癌患者不良预后的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论胃癌组织中lncRNA PTPRG-AS1和miR-599表达水平与患者临床病理特征及预后密切相关。

OVER-EXPRESSION OF A TRUNCATED TYPE I TGF-P RECEPTOR IN NORMAL DERMAL FIBROBLASTS DECREASES TGF-β1 AUTOPRODUCTION

Objective To determine over-expression of a truncated type ⅡTGF-β receptor in down-regulating TGF-β1 auto production in normal dermal fibroblasts. Methods In vitro cultured dermal fibroblasts were treated with rhTGF-β1 (5ng/ml) or recombinant adenovirus containing α truncated type Ⅱ TGF-β receptor gene (50 pfu/cell). Their effects on regulating gene expression of TGF-β1 were observed with Northern Blot. Results rh TGF-β1 up-regulated the gene expression of TGF-β1, (34 %-150%) and type Ⅰ pro-collagen( 13 %- 190%). Overexpression of a truncated receptor Ⅱ decreased the gene expression of TGF-β1 (53%-66%). Conclusion Over-expression of the truncated TGF-β receptor Ⅱdown-regulated TGF-β1 autoproduction via blocking signal transduction of TGF-β. This study may provide a new strategy for scar gene therapy.