Rapid Propagation of Dioscorea nipponica Makino via Axillary Bud Proliferation

Objectives] This study aimed to determine the optimal medium components and culture conditions for the induction and proliferation of Dioscorea nipponica Makino axillary buds in vitro .[Methods] The effects of basic medium （MS, WPM, B5 and N6）, cytokinins type and concentration （0, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mg/L 6-BA; 0, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mg/L KT）, auxins type and concentration （0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00 mg/L IBA, 2,4-D and NAA） on the induction of D. nipponica axillary buds were respectively measured and compared. Then, the effects of sugar source （30 g/L sucrose, fructose, white sugar, maltose and glucose） and light intensity （0, 800, 1 600, 2 400 and 3 200 lx） on the proliferation coefficient of D. nipponica axillary buds were evaluated.[Results] Using stem segments with leaf axils as the explants, the highest induction rate （90.8%） of axillary buds was achieved in MS supplemented with 2.5 mg/L 6-BA and 0.5 mg/L 2,4-D, and the fresh and dry weights of tissue culture seedlings in this medium were also the highest, up to 1.5 g and 160.9 mg, respectively. Then, the highest proliferation coefficient of was D. nipponica axillary buds noted when sucrose was used as the sugar source in medium, and the optimal light intensity for the proliferation of D. nipponica axillary buds was 2 400 lx.[Conclusions] The results provide an experimental evidence for rapid propagation of D. nipponica .

Study on Major Factors Influencing the Proliferation and Growth of Aseptic Buds of Vietnam Mesona blumes

[Objective]This study aimed to investigate the major factors influencing the proliferation and growth of aseptic buds of Vietnam Mesona blumes,thus providing technical references for establishing rapid propagation system in vitro of Vietnam M.blumes.[Method]The effects of medium components（different basic medium,sucrose concentrations and cytokinins）and explant materials（different explants）on the proliferation of aseptic buds of Vietnam M.blumes were analyzed.[Result]Among MS,Miller and modified White basic medium,MS medium exhibited the best effect on proliferation of Vietnam M.blumes buds with the bud proliferation multiple of 8.53.Among different sucrose concentrations,20.0 g/L sucrose gave the highest bud proliferation multiple of 8.34,while 25.0 g/L sucrose led to the best growth status with the bud proliferation multiple of 7.05.The effect of CPPU on bud proliferation was higher than that of 6-BA and KT,with the bud proliferation multiple of 9.80.Among different explants,top stem exhibited the best effect on bud proliferation with the bud proliferation multiple of 9.35,resulting in robust seedlings.[Conclusion]The most suitable subculture medium for the proliferation and growth of aseptic buds of Vietnam M.blumes is MS＋20.0-25.0 g/L sucrose＋0.5 mg/L CPPU and the most suitable explant is top stem.

Conservation of an important montane bamboo Thamnocalamus falconeri, Hook.f.ex Munro through axillary bud proliferation

Thamnocalamus falconeri, Hook.f. ex Munro.,an important bamboo species belonging to the family Poaceae, locally known as Ringal, occurs in the hills of Uttarakhand, India. This species has been traditionally exploited by local communities to support their livelihoods.Increasing needs of the hill villages impose unsustainable pressure on natural stands of Ringal in the Uttarakhand hills and forests have been degraded. The long history of excessive cutting of Ringal from natural forests and the lack of replanting threaten villager livelihoods. Replanting is required to conserve the species. We propose a protocol for generation of planting material through axillary bud proliferation for multiplication and conservation of this species. We collected offsets/rhizomes from a natural stand of T. falconeri in the Chopta Mandal areas（Chamoli district, India）. These were planted at sites of varied elevation and fresh single nodal segments were collected from them as explants. Different sterilization treatments were assessed to combat contamination. Among these, treatment of 0.1 %Hg Cl2 followed by 5 % Na OCl, proved best. Among two cytokinin treatments, viz. BAP and Kinetin, singly or in combination, BAP alone（5 mg L-1） proved superior and resulted in 100 % bud break. BAP-supplemented MS media yielded maximum vigorous shoot formation（90 %）and maximum number of shoots（8.9）. Subculturing of shoots on the same medium with similar BAP treatment（5 mg L-1BAP） enabled continuous production of healthy shoots at similar frequency. Maximum rooting（100 %）was recorded on half-strength MS medium supplemented with 5 mg L-1IBA. Micropropagated plants were hardened and acclimatized in soil mixture（2：1：1） and then transplanted to field sites（Magra, Uttarakhand, 1,834 m）.Eight to ten months after field transplantation we recorded100 % survival of transplanted material. This micropropagation protocol could be used successfully for raising a stock of genetically homogenous plant material in bulk for field plantations and for conservation of the species.

High expression of ErbB2 contributes to cholangiocarcinoma cell invasion and proliferation through AKT/p70S6K

AIM:To compare the impact of ErbB2 on cell invasion and proliferation in cholangiocarcinoma(CCA) cell lines.METHODS:Level of endogenous ErbB2 expression in three CCA cell lines,namely HuCCA-1,KKU-100 and KKU-M213,was determined by real-time reversetranscriptase polymerase chain reaction.Two ErbB2 inhibitory methods,a small molecule ErbB2 kinase inhibitor(AG825) and siRNA,were used to disrupt ErbB2 function in the cell lines.CCA cell invasion,motility and proliferation under ErbB2-disrupted conditions were detected using Transwell and 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assays.In addition,ErbB2 downstream effectors were investigated by Western blotting analysis.RESULTS:Suppression of ErbB2 activity,using a specific kinase inhibitor(AG825),reduced invasion,motility and proliferation of all three CCA cell lines.The ability of this drug to inhibit neoplastic properties(invasion,motility and proliferation) increased concomitantly with the level of ErbB2 expression.Similarly,knockdown of ErbB2 level by siRNA inhibited cell invasion and proliferation of KKU-M213,a high-ErbB2-expressing cell,better than those of the lower-ErbB2-expressing cells,HuCCA-1 and KKU-100.Thus,both inhibitory methods indicated that there is more ErbB2-dependency for malignancy of the high-ErbB2-expressing cell,KKU-M213,than for that of low-ErbB2-expressing ones.In addition,interrupting ErbB2 activity decreased phosphorylation of AKT and p70S6K,but not extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2,in the high-ErbB2-expressing CCA cell line.CONCLUSION:Our data indicated that high ErbB2 expression enhances CCA invasion,motility and proliferation via the AKT/p70S6K pathway,which suggests the possibility of targeting these molecules for CCA therapy.

INHIBITION OF PROLIFERATION OF HUMAN BREAST CANCER MCF-7 CELLS BY SMALL INTERFERENCE RNA AGAINST LRP16 GENE

Objective: Our previous studies have firstly demonstrated that 17β -E2 up-regulates LRP16 gene expression in human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, and ectopic expression of the LRP16 gene promotes MCF-7 cells proliferation. Here, the effects of the LRP16 gene expression on growth of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells and the mechanism were further studied by establishing two stably LRP16-inhibitory MCR-7 cell lines. Methods: Hairpin small interference RNA (siRNA) strategy, by which hairpin siRNA was released by U6 promoter and was mediated by pLPC-based retroviral vector, was adopted to knockdown endogenous LRP16 level in MCF-7 cells. And the hairpin siRNA against green fluorescence protein (GFP) was used as the negative control. The suppressant efficiency of the LRP16 gene expression was confirmed by Nothern blot. Cell proliferation assay and soft agar colony formation assay were used to determine the status of the cells proliferation. Cell cycle checkpoints including cyclin E and cyclin D1 were examined by Western blot. Results: The results from cell proliferation assays suggested that down-regulation of LRP16 gene expression is capable of inhibiting MCF-7 breast cancer cell growth and down-regulation of the LRP16 gene expression is able to inhibit anchorage-independent growth of breast cancer cells in soft agar. We also demonstrated that cyclin E and cyclin D1 proteins were much lower in the LRP16-inhibitory cells than in the control cells. Conclusion: These data suggest that LRP16 gene play an important role in MCF-7 cells proliferation by regulating the pathway of the G1/S transition and may function as an important modulator in regulating the process of tumorigenesis in human breast.

Infection of Schistosomiasis japanicum is likely to enhance proliferation and migration of human breast cancer cells:mechanism of action of differential expression of MMP2 and MMP9

Objective:To study whether the infection of Schistosomiasis japanicum(S.japanicum) is related to enhanced proliferation and migration of cancer cells,and the molecular mechanism pertains to cancer cell metastasis in human host.Methods:The gene of S.japanicum glutathione transferase(sjGST) cloned from 5.japanicum was expressed,purified and applied in a series of assays to explore the effect of sjGST on proliferation and migration of MDA-MB-435S,and the expression of MMP2 and MMP9.Immunofluorescence assay for the binding of sjGST to MDA-MB-435S was also carried out.Results:Results showed that sjGST enhanced proliferation and migration in human breast cancer cell MDA-MB-435S signifycantly at 50-200 nM,but did not enhance them in human lung cancer cell A549.Immunofluorescence assay for the binding of sjGST to MDA-MB-435S and A549 showed that GST was readily hound to the breast cancer cells,but showed almost no binding to human lung cancer cells.The assays for gelatinase activity showed that both MMP2 and MMP9 activities were increased significantly in the presence of sjGST(50-200 nM) in MDA-MB-435S, but they were not significant in A549.Conclusions:Our current results show strongly that S. japanicum GST binds to MDA-MB-435S probably via its i'eceptor,and enhances proliferation and migration of the cancer cells by up-regulatory expression of MMP2 and MMP9.

Construction of eukaryotic expression vector of human S100A13 gene and its effect on proliferation of human thyroid cancer cell line TT

Objective To investigate the effect of exogenous S100A13 gene overexpression on the proliferation of human thyroid cancer cell line TT.Methods The recombinant ORF of S100A13 tagged with six histidines at the 5' end was subcloned into the pcDNA3.2/V5/GW/D-TOPO vector and sequenced.The eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3.2/V5 /GW/D-S100A13 and empty vector pcDNA3.2/V5/GW/D were transfected into TT cells.The positive clones were selected by G418.The expressions of S100A13 mRNA and protein were detected by real time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) and Western blot.The effect of S100A13 on cell proliferation and cell cycle was evaluated by cell growth curve,MTT colorimetric assay and flow cytometry.Results S100A13 gene tagged with six histidines at the 5 ' end was confirmed to be inserted into the pcDNA3.2/V5/GW/D vector correctly.TT-S100A13-V5 cells,which over-expressed S100A13,were constructed successfully.TT-S100A13-V5 cells grew much faster than TT-V5 and TT cells(P <0.001).The proportions of both S and G2/M phase cells were significantly higher in TT-S100A13-V5 cells than those in TT-V5 and TT cells(P <0.001).Conclusion The eukaryotic expression vector containing human S100A13 gene has been successfully constructed,which highly expresses S100A13 in TT cells.Exogenous S100A13 gene overexpression accelerates TT cell proliferation and drives the cell cycle progression of TT cells from G0/G1 phase to S and G2/M phases.

GSTP1通过调控STAT3信号通路促进乳腺癌细胞增殖与阿霉素耐药

目的 探讨谷胱甘肽S-转移酶P1(GSTP1)对人乳腺癌MCF-7细胞增殖与阿霉素耐药性的影响及其作用机制。方法 Western blotting检测野生型乳腺癌细胞MCF-7和阿霉素耐药乳腺癌细胞MCF-7/ADR中的GSTP1表达量,通过在MCF-7细胞中转染Flag-GSTP1质粒过表达GSTP1,在MCF-7/ADR细胞中转染GSTP1敲低慢病毒(shGSTP1)干扰GSTP1表达;平板克隆形成实验、CCK-8法和流式细胞术检测转染后乳腺癌细胞的增殖能力、阿霉素耐药性及凋亡水平的变化。Western blotting检测GSTP1表达水平的变化对STAT3通路激活的影响。结果 GSTP1在MCF-7细胞中表达量极低,且显著低于MCF-7/ADR细胞系。GSTP1过表达的MCF-7/ADR细胞克隆形成数量显著多于野生型MCF-7细胞(P<0.05)。过表达GSTP1显著提升了MCF-7细胞的增殖能力,而在MCF-7/ADR细胞系干扰GSTP1表达水平后显著抑制了细胞增殖能力(P<0.05)。CCK-8结果显示,在0.1、1、10、50μmol/ml不同浓度的阿霉素处理下,GSTP1表达水平与MCF-7细胞对阿霉素的耐药性呈正相关(P<0.05)。流式细胞术检测结果显示,GSTP1过表达组(Flag-GSTP1)和对照组(Flag)的凋亡率分别为(11.41±1.16)%和(21.1±1.72)%,GSTP1过表达显著抑制了阿霉素诱导的细胞凋亡(P<0.05)。Western blotting检测结果显示,GSTP1的过表达激活了STAT3信号通路,同时在MCF-7/ADR细胞系中抑制STAT3显著降低了GSTP1的表达水平(P<0.05)。结论 GSTP1通过上调STAT3表达调节乳腺癌细胞MCF-7的增殖能力和对阿霉素的耐药性。

Inhibitory activity of polysaccharide extracts from three kinds of edible fungi on proliferation of human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cell and mouse implanted S180 tumor

AIM To determine the activities ofpolysaccharide extracts from Flammulina velutipes (Curt. ex Fr. ) Sing (FV), Lentinusedodes (LE) and Agaricus bisporus Sing (AB)on the proliferation of human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cells in vitro and on mouse implanted S-180tumors in vivo.METHODS The polysaccharide extracts were isolated from the fruit bodies of FV, LE and AB by the methods of hot-water extraction, Sevag’sremoval of proteins, ethanol precipitation,trypsin digestion and ethanol fractionalprecipitation. Human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cells were treated with 50 mg/L Polysaccharide extracts, and the mitosis index, mitochondria activity and cell proliferation were detected at different times in both control and experimental groups. The mice with S-180 implanted tumors were injected with the polysaccharide extracts at 24 mg/ kg body weight for 9 d and the tumorweight was measured on the 15th day.RESULTS The mitosis index of hepatoma cells in vitro could be significantly decreased by treatment with the polysaccharide extracts fromthe three kinds of edible fungi (P < 0 .005 ). Thecell numbers and mitochondria activity of SMMC7721 cells treated with polysaccharide extracts were lower than those in control groups (P <0.005). The inhibition rates of polysaccharide extracts against implanted S-180 tumors in mice were 52.8%, 56.6% and 51 .9% respectivelycompared with that in c0ntrol gr0ups.CONCLUSI0N The POIysaccharide extractsfrom the three kinds of edible fungi could inhibitnot only the Cultured malignant cells in vitfO butalso impIanted Sl80 tum0r i0 vivo.

Artificial substrates preference for proliferation and immigration in Aurelia aurita(s. l.) polyps

The increasing amounts of artificial marine substrates, in many parts of the world have been proposed as a potential driver of Aurelia spp. blooms, on account of providing extra habitats for the settlement and the proliferation of the benthic stage(polyps). Previous experiments have mainly focused on the substrate choices of Aurelia spp. planulae. However, substrate preferences for the proliferation and immigration of polyps have not been reported. We monitored the propagation and immigration of Aurelia aurita(s. l.) polyps on two natural and nine artificial substrates at constant temperature(20±0.5°C) and salinity(30±0.5) in beakers and a glass aquarium in the laboratory, respectively. The results showed that, among artificial substrates, the highest number for polyp proliferation and immigration was found on nets, rigid polyvinyl chloride plates(RPVC), and wood. The lowest density of polyps was present on iron plates. Among natural substrates, the asexual reproduction rate of polyps on Patinopecten yessoensis(Jay, 1857) shells was significantly higher than Azumapecten farreri(Jones & Preston, 1904). On the account of the distinction in the roughness, chemical properties and biofilms of these material surfaces, bare artificial or natural substrates discriminatively affect the proliferation and the immigration of Aurelia spp. polyps at laboratory. These observations suggest that, even in the natural environment, different materials and texture may influence the composition and the abundance of the fouling communities and the assemblages of polyps and, indirectly, have effects on the amounts of released medusae.

Tissue Culture Nursery Technology of Curcuma alismatifolia‘Kimono Rose’

[Objectives]The paper was to study the tissue culture nursery technology of Curcuma alismatifolia‘Kimono Rose’.[Methods]By sterilizing and inoculating explants derived from disparate regions of C.alismatifolia,we identified the most optimal explants and optimized the culture conditions for cluster buds induction and proliferation.This was achieved by incorporating MS medium with varying concentrations of 6-BA and NAA,thereby establishing a foundation for the large-scale production of C.alismatifolia tissue culture seedlings.[Results]The optimal explant for C.alismatifolia was identified as a lateral bud.The most effective cluster buds induction medium was determined to be MS+6-BA 5 mg/L+NAA 0.1 mg/L+sucrose 25 g/L+agar 6.5 g/L.The optimal cluster buds proliferation medium was found to be MS+6-BA 3 mg/L+NAA 0.1 mg/L+sucrose 25 g/L+agar 6.5 g/L.[Conclusions]The findings of this study can provide a foundation for the enhancement of the industrialized breeding system of tissue culture propagation of C.alismatifolia.

Knockdown of the Meq gene in Marek’s disease tumor cell line MSB1 might induce cell apoptosis and inhibit cell proliferation and invasion

Marek’s disease(MD),a highly cell-associated and contagious disease of chickens caused by Marek’s disease virus(MDV)can result in neural lesions,immunosuppression and neoplasia in chicken.The Meq gene is an important oncogene in the MDV genome,and it is expressed highly in MD tumor tissues and MD T-lymphoblastoid cell lines.An experiment was conducted to elucidate the role of Meq in MD tumor transformation.RNA interference technology was used to block its expression,and then analyzed the biological effects of Meq knockdown on the MD tumor cell line MSB1.A small interfering RNA with an interference efficiency of 70%(P<0.01)was transfected into MSB1 cells to knock down the expression of Meq gene.The cell proliferation,cycle and apoptosis were detected post-Meq knockdown.The results showed that MSB1 cell proliferation was downregulated remarkably at 48 h(P<0.01),60 h(P<0.05)and 72 h(P<0.01)post-Meq knockdown.The cell cycle was unaffected(P>0.05).B-cell lymphoma 2 gene(BCL2)was anti-apoptotic and caspase-6 was the effector in the apoptosis pathway.The activity of caspase-6 was upregulated(P<0.05)significantly and BCL2 gene expression was downregulated(P<0.05)significantly post-Meq knockdown,suggesting cell apoptosis might be induced.MSB1 cell migration did not exhibit any obvious change(P>0.05)post-Meq knockdown,but the expression of two genes(matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP2)and MMP9)that are correlated closely to cell invasion was downregulated(P<0.05)remarkably post-Meq knockdown.The Meq knockdown might affect the main features of tumorous cells,including proliferation,apoptosis,and invasion,suggesting that the Meq gene might play a crucial role in interfering with lymphomatous cell transformation.

Torin 1,TOR Inhibitor Enhances Cellular Proliferation in NT-1 Tobacco Suspension Cell Cultures

Torin 1 is an ATP-competitive TOR inhibitor which inhibits the signaling of TOR and S6K kinase in mammals and plants.The objective of this research is to determine the effect of Torin 1 in a relatively simple and homogeneous plant system such as the NT-1 tobacco suspension cell cultures.Cultures of NT-1 cells were tested with 5,50,150 and 250 nM of Torin 1.During kinetics growth of NT-1 tobacco suspension cell cultures,150 and 250 nM Torin 1 inhibits the early growth and later enhanced the cellular proliferation during exponential growth by means of an increased expression of E2F1 and cyclin B.Furthermore,Torin 1 stimulates the growth of NT-1 cells during log phase with small shaped cell,characteristic of tobacco suspension cell cultures with high mitotic activity.

Effects of small molecules on neurogenesis:Neuronal proliferation and differentiation

Neurons are believed to be non-proliferating cells.However,neuronal stem cells are still present in certain areas of the adult brain,although their proliferation diminishes with age.Just as with other cells,their proliferation and differentiation are modulated by various mechanisms.These mechanisms are foundational to the strategies developed to induce neuronal proliferation and differentiation,with potential therapeutic applications for neurodegenerative diseases.The most common among these diseases are Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease,associated with the formation ofβ-amyloid(Aβ)aggregates which cause a reduction in the number of neurons.Compounds such as LiCl,4-aminothiazoles,Pregnenolone,ACEA,harmine,D2AAK1,methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate,and shikonin may induce neuronal proliferation/differentiation through the activation of pathways:MAPK ERK,PI3K/AKT,NFκB,Wnt,BDNF,and NPAS3.Moreover,combinations of these compounds can potentially transform somatic cells into neurons.This transformation process involves the activation of neuron-specific transcription factors such as NEUROD1,NGN2,ASCL1,and SOX2,which subsequently leads to the transcription of downstream genes,culminating in the transformation of somatic cells into neurons.Neurodegenerative diseases are not the only conditions where inducing neuronal proliferation could be beneficial.Consequently,the impact of pro-proliferative compounds on neurons has also been researched in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

Mec1-Dependent Phosphorylation of the Scc3 Subunit of Cohesin during Mitosis in Budding Yeast

Cohesin is an evolutionary conserved complex that controls chromosome segregation during mitosis. Here we show that, in response to DNA damage, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Scc3, one of the major regulatory subunits of the Smc1-Smc3-Scc1 cohesin ring, is phosphorylated on S/T-Q residues. This event depended on the Mec1 checkpoint kinase as well as on cell cycle arrest triggered by the DNA damage checkpoint network. This phosphorylation event also took place during mitosis of an unperturbed cell cycle. The present finding that S. cerevisiae Scc3 is phosphorylated during mitosis represents a potentially important new regulatory step in cohesin’s mitotic functions.

Detection of ＂ Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris＂ in Brussels Sprout and Its Possible Association with Flower Bud Failure in Poland

Severe growth abnormalities including shoot stunting, leaf blade reduction and flower bud failure of Brussels sprout were observed in Poland. The presence of phytoplasma in diseased as well as in healthy looking plants, was demonstrated by nested polymerase chain reaction assay employing phytoplasma universal rRNA primer pairs-P1/P7 followed by R16F2n/R16R2. Products of PCR primed by R 16F2n/R 16R2 primer pair from naturally infected Brussels sprouts were sequenced. Comparison of the obtained 16S rDNAs revealed high nucleotide sequence identity between analyzed phytoplasma isolates （99.8%-100%）. They were also nearly identical with the sequences of other phytoplasmas isolates from sub-group 16SrI-B, and they were classified as members of ＂Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris＂.

人参皂苷20(S)-Rg3通过调控KRT18P55抑制卵巢癌细胞增殖和迁移

目的探讨人参皂苷20(S)-Rg3抑制卵巢癌细胞增殖和迁移的机制。方法在西安交通大学第一附属医院收集卵巢癌组织19例,正常卵巢组织18例,采用real-time PCR检测lncRNA KRT18P55的表达。将卵巢癌细胞SKOV3和3AO分别分为2组:阴性对照组和20(S)-Rg3组,通过real-time PCR检测KRT18P55的表达水平,CCK-8和平板克隆实验检测SKOV3和3AO细胞增殖能力,Transwell小室法检测SKOV3和3AO细胞迁移能力。将KRT18P55 siRNA分别转染SKOV3和3AO细胞,通过real-time PCR检测KRT18P55的表达水平,CCK-8和平板克隆实验检测SKOV3和3AO细胞增殖能力,Transwell小室法检测SKOV3和3AO细胞迁移能力。癌症基因组学门户网站(cBioPortal for Cancer Genomics,cBioPortal)提取KRT18P55共表达基因数据;基因功能分析数据库(Gene Annotation and Analysis Resource,Metascape)对KRT18P55及其显著相关基因进行功能富集分析;基因表达谱交互式分析(Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis,GEPIA)、阿拉巴马大学癌症数据分析门户(University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Data Analysis Portal,UALCAN)在线数据库对筛选的KRT18P55显著相关基因进行表达分析。结果人卵巢癌组织中的KRT18P55表达水平显著高于正常卵巢组织,经20(S)-Rg3处理的卵巢癌细胞SKOV3和3AO的增殖和迁移能力均下降,KRT18P55的表达水平显著降低,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。敲低KRT18P55后,卵巢癌细胞的增殖和迁移能力下降(P<0.05)。基因本体(Gene Ontology,GO)功能富集分析显示,KRT18P55可能参与中间丝细胞骨架组成、外源性凋亡信号通路等。GEPIA及UALCAN数据库的表达分析显示,KRT18P55相关性最强的两个基因KRT18、KRT8的mRNA及蛋白水平在卵巢癌中均较正常对照显著增高(P<0.05)。结论人参皂苷20(S)-Rg3可能通过降低KRT18P55的表达水平抑制卵巢癌细胞的增殖与迁移,进而抑制卵巢癌的进展。

GSTO1抑制TGFβ诱导的大鼠心脏成纤维细胞增殖和活化

目的:研究谷胱甘肽S-转移酶ω1(GSTO1)在转化生长因子β(TGFβ)诱导心脏成纤维细胞增殖与活化中的作用。方法:分离乳大鼠心脏成纤维细胞并进行体外培养。采用含绿色荧光蛋白(GFP)的重组腺病毒质粒构建对照(Ad-GFP)或GSTO1过表达(Ad-GSTO1)质粒并转染心脏成纤维细胞,再用大鼠TGFβ(rTGFβ)刺激细胞24 h,实验分为4组:Ad-GFP+PBS、Ad-GFP+rTGFβ、Ad-GSTO1+PBS和Ad-GSTO1+rTGFβ。运用qPCR和免疫荧光染色确定转染的有效性;Western blot检测GSTO1蛋白表达;划痕实验和EdU掺入实验评估细胞迁移和增殖;CCK-8实验评估细胞活力;Western blot和细胞免疫荧光染色检测心脏成纤维细胞活化标志物α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)、I型胶原(Col I)和纤连蛋白(FN)的表达水平,并检测心脏成纤维细胞内P38 MAPK和Smad3信号通路相关蛋白水平。结果:与Ad-GFP+rTGFβ组相比,GSTO1过表达抑制TGFβ诱导的心脏成纤维细胞增殖(P<0.05),降低TGFβ刺激后α-SMA、Col I和FN的表达水平(P<0.05),抑制P38 MAPK/Smad3信号通路激活(P<0.05)。结论:GSTO1过表达通过抑制P38 MAPK/Smad3信号通路而阻遏TGFβ诱导的大鼠心脏成纤维细胞增殖和活化。

circHERC4通过调节miR-105-5p/Skp2轴抑制结直肠癌细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭

目的 探究circHERC4对结直肠癌(CRC)细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响与机制。方法 收集2020年6月~2021年12月在邵阳学院附属第一医院进行手术治疗的68例CRC病人的CRC组织和对应的癌旁组织。采用实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)检测组织中circHERC4、miR-105-5p、细胞S期激酶相关蛋白2(Skp2) mRNA表达水平;Western blot检测细胞中Skp2蛋白表达;CCK-8、平板细胞克隆实验、划痕愈合实验、Transwell实验分别检测细胞增殖、迁移、侵袭情况。结果 circHERC4、Skp2 mRNA在CRC组织中表达上调,而miR-105-5p表达下调(P<0.05),且CRC组织中circHERC4、miR-105-5p、Skp2 mRNA表达水平之间互呈相关性(P<0.05)。敲低circHERC4或过表达miR-105-5p可抑制HCT116细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭及细胞中Skp2表达(P<0.05),而过表达Skp2可部分逆转miR-105-5p过表达对HCT116细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用(P<0.05),且抑制miR-105-5p表达可部分逆转敲低circHERC4对HCT116细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用(P<0.05)。结论 敲低circHERC4可通过调节miR-105-5p/Skp2轴抑制HCT116细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭。

黄百香果茎段组培快繁技术研究

为筛选黄百香果组培快繁方案,为百香果组培苗繁育提供技术支撑,以黄百香果茎段为外植体,研究不同灭菌时间对外植体成活率的影响,不同培养基配方对初代芽诱导、继代增殖、生根移栽的影响。结果表明,0.1%HgCl_(2)处理6 min对百香果茎段外植体的灭菌效果最佳,外植体成活率为66.67%。MS+6-苄氨基嘌呤(6-BA)0.3 mg/L+吲哚丁酸(IBA)0.1 mg/L+抗坏血酸300 mg/L为芽诱导最佳培养基,芽诱导率79.14%。MS+6-BA 0.2 mg/L+IBA 0.05 mg/L+谷氨酸20 mg/L为继代增殖最佳培养基,增殖倍数3.21。MS+IBA 0.5 mg/L生根培养基的组培苗生根率100%,且有利于组培生根苗移栽成活。