Immunohistochemical study on p53,H-rasp21,c-erbB-2 protein and PCNA expression in HCC tissues of Hart and minority ethnic patients

AIM To find out the difference of humanprimary liver carcinogenesis between Han andminority ethnic patients in Xinjiang.METHODS Expression of p53,c-erbB-2,H-rasp21 protein and proliferating cell nuclearantigen(PCNA)in tumor tissues of 50 patients(Han 38,minority 12)with primary hepaticcarcinoma was detected byimmunohistochemistry(LSAB).RESULTS The positive frequency of p53,c-erbB-2,H-rasp21 and PCNA expression was46.0%(23/50),70.0%(35/50),68.0%(34/50)and 82.0%(41/50)in tumor tissues;4.0%(2/50),22.0%(11/50),64.0%(32/50)and 52.0%(26/ 50)in peritumors respectively and asignificant difference,except for H-rasp21,ofoncogene alteration was found(P【0.05)between tumor and non-tumorous tissues.Combined the three oncogenes alteration,26%(13/50)tumor tissues had positiveimmunoreactivity,but in peritumor and normallivers it was negative.The positive rate of p53,c-erbB-2 and H-rasp21 protein expression was39.5%(15/38),60.5%(23/38)and 39.5%(15/38)in tumors of Han patients;66.7%(8/12),100%(12/12)and 75.0%(9/12)in minoritiesrespectively,with statistical difference (P【0.05).CONCLUSION Overexpression of p53,c-erbB-2and H-rasp21 in human primary liver carcinoma isan important biomarker of genetic alteration.The different frequency of these oncogeneticchanges may reflect some environmental or/andethnic hereditary factors affecting the livercarcinogenesis.The special life style of Han,Uygur,Kazak and Mongolia nationalities inXinjiang may also be related to theetiopathogenesis of this disease.

Investigation of HER-2 codon 655 single nucleotide polymorphism frequency and c-ErbB-2 protein expression alterations in gastric cancer patients

AIM： To investigate both whether the risk of gastric cancer is associated with the Ile/Val single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 （HER-2） transmembrane domain-coding region at codon 655 and the suggested existence of HER-2 expression in gastric cancer cases in a Turkish patient group. METHODS： Polymerase chain reaction （PCR） followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism （RFLP） strategy was used to analyze the presence of HER-2 SNP at codon 655. c-erbB-2 expression pattern was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. The results were compared between gastric carcinoma group and chronic gastritis group, as well as between clinicopathological parameters and carcinoma. RESULTS： Results showed that Ile/Val genotype accounted for 20% within the Turkish gastric carcinoma group, and none in chronic gastritis group, and this genotyping was associated with stage Ⅳ gastric cancers （P = 0.04）. Positive membranous HER-2 immunoreactivity, on the other hand, accounted for 24% within the Turkish gastric carcinoma group and none from chronic gastritis cases; further, it was correlated with intestinal type carcinomas （P = 0.007）, and stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ carcinomas （P = 0.004）. CONCLUSION： These observations imply that the tested HER-2 SNP may participate in the development and progression of gastric cancer. Thus, after confirming these results with large sample groups, HER-2 codon 655 SNP and/or c-erbB-2 overexpression may also be used as a poor prognostic indicator for gastric carcinomas.

Protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor 2:A New biomarker for digestive tract cancers

In this editorial,the roles of protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor 2(PTPN2)in oncogenic transformation and tumor behavior and its potential as a therapeutic target in the context of gastrointestinal(GI)cancers are presented with respect to the article by Li et al published in ninth issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology.PTPN2 is a member of the protein tyrosine phosphatase family of signaling proteins that play crucial roles in the regulation of inflammation and immunity.Accordingly,early findings highlighted the contribution of PTPN2 to the pathogenesis of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders related to its dysfunction.On the other hand,recent studies have indicated that PTPN2 has many different roles in different cancer types,which is associated with the complexity of its regulatory network.PTPN2 dephosphorylates and inactivates EGFR,SRC family kinases,JAK1 and JAK3,and STAT1,STAT3,and STAT5 in cell type-and context-dependent manners,which indicates that PTPN2 can perform either prooncogenic or anti-oncogenic functions depending on the tumor subtype.While PTPN2 has been suggested as a potential therapeutic target in cancer treatment,to the best of ourknowledge,no clear treatment protocol has referred to PTPN2.Although there are only few studies that investigated PTPN2 expression in the GI system cancers,which is a potential limitation,the association of this protein with tumor behavior and the influence of PTPN2 on many therapy-related signaling pathways emphasize that PTPN2 could serve as a new molecular biomarker to predict tumor behavior and as a target for therapeutic intervention against GI cancers.In conclusion,more studies should be performed to better understand the prognostic and therapeutic potential of PTPN2 in GI tumors,especially in tumors resistant to therapy.

Association between serum retinol-binding protein and lower limb atherosclerosis risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus

BACKGROUND Serum retinol-binding protein(RBP)is the primary transport protein of circulating vitamin A.RBP has a crucial role in maintaining nutrient metabolism and physiologic homeostasis.Several studies have indicated that serum RBP participates in the progression of diabetes and diabetes-related complications.However,the impact of serum RBP on lower limb atherosclerosis has not been determined in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).AIM To determine the association between serum RBP and lower limb atherosclerosis in individuals with T2DM.METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 4428 eligible T2DM patients and divided the patients into non-lower limb atherosclerosis(n=1913)and lower limb atherosclerosis groups(n=2515)based on lower limb arterial ultrasonography results.At hospital admission,baseline serum RBP levels were assessed,and all subjects were categorized into three groups(Q1-Q3)based on RBP tertiles.Logistic regression,restricted cubic spline regression,subgroup analysis,and machine learning were used to assess the association between RBP levels and lower limb atherosclerosis risk.RESULTS Among 4428 individuals with T2DM,2515(56.80%)had lower limb atherosclerosis.Logistic analysis showed that lower limb atherosclerosis risk increased by 1%for every 1 unit rise in serum RBP level(odds ratio=1.01,95%confidence interval:1.00-1.02,P=0.004).Patients in the highest tertile group(Q3)had a higher lower limb atherosclerosis risk compared to the lowest tertile group(Q1)(odds ratio=1.36,95%confidence interval:1.12-1.67,P=0.002).The lower limb atherosclerosis risk gradually increased with an increase in RBP tertile(P for trend=0.005).Restricted cubic spline analysis indicated a linear correlation between serum RBP levels and lower limb atherosclerosis risk(non-linear P<0.05).Machine learning demonstrated the significance and diagnostic value of serum RBP in predicting lower limb atherosclerosis risk.CONCLUSION Elevated serum RBP levels correlate with an increased lower limb atherosclerosis risk in individuals with T2DM.

Synergistic inhibition of colorectal cancer progression by silencing Aurora A and the targeting protein for Xklp2

BACKGROUND Unraveling the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer(CRC)can aid in developing prevention and treatment strategies.Aurora kinase A(AURKA)is a key participant in mitotic control and interacts with its co-activator,the targeting protein for Xklp2(TPX2)microtubule nucleation factor.AURKA is associated with poor clinical outcomes and high risks of CRC recurrence.AURKA/TPX2 co-overexpression in cancer may contribute to tumorigenesis.Despite its pivotal role in CRC development and progression,the action mechanism of AURKA remains unclear.Further research is needed to explore the complex interplay between AURKA and TPX2 and to develop effective targeted treatments for patients with CRC.AIM To compare effects of AURKA and TPX2 and their combined knockdown on CRC cells.METHODS We evaluated three CRC gene datasets about CRC(GSE32323,GSE25071,and GSE21510).Potential hub genes associated with CRC onset were identified using the Venn,search tool for the retrieval of interacting genes,and KOBAS platforms,with AURKA and TPX2 emerging as significant factors.Subsequently,cell models with knockdown of AURKA,TPX2,or both were constructed using SW480 and LOVO cells.Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction,western blotting,cell counting kit-8,cell cloning assays,flow cytometry,and Transwell assays were used.RESULTS Forty-three highly expressed genes and 39 poorly expressed genes overlapped in cancer tissues compared to controls from three datasets.In the protein-protein interaction network of highly expressed genes,AURKA was one of key genes.Its combined score with TPX2 was 0.999,and their co-expression score was 0.846.In CRC cells,knockdown of AURKA,TPX2,or both reduced cell viability and colony number,while blocking G0/G1 phase and enhancing cell apoptosis.Additionally,they were weakened cell proliferation and migration abilities.Furthermore,the expression levels of B-cell lymphoma-2-Associated X,caspase 3,and tumor protein P53,and E-cadherin increased with a decrease in B-cell lymphoma-2,N-cadherin,and vimentin proteins.These effects were amplified when both AURKA and TPX2 were concurrently downregulated.CONCLUSION Combined knockdown of AURKA and TPX2 was effective in suppressing the malignant phenotype in CRC.Coinhibition of gene expression is a potential developmental direction for CRC treatment.

Correlation between c-erbB-2 and P-glycoprotein Expression in Esophageal Carcinoma

Objective： To investigate the correlation between c-erbB-2 and multidrug resistance （MDR） and its clinical significance, Methods： Immunohistochemistry stain was used to examine the expression of c-erbB-2 and flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of P-glycoprotein （P-gp） in samples from 46 patients with esophageal carcinoma. Results： The positive expression rate of c-erbB-2 was 26.1% （12/46） in the 46 cases of esophageal carcinoma, of which 4 cases being low expression and 8 cases mediumhigh expression. The positive expression rate of P-gp was 60.9% （28/46） in the 46 cases of esophageal carcinoma, of which 6 cases being low expression, 13 cases medium expression and 9 cases high expression. Comparing c-erbB-2 with P-gp expression in different lymph node metastasis statuses showed that there was significant difference （P〈0.01） between P-gp expressions with lymph node metastasis （31.09%±5.33%） and without lymph node metastasis （8.04%±3.03%） when c-erbB-2 expression was positive. Comparing c-erbB-2 with P-gp expression in different TNM stages of esophageal carcinoma showed that there was significant difference （P〈0.01） between P-gp expressions in HI Ⅳ stage （33.68%±5.51%）and in Ⅱ stage patients （9.30%±2.78%） when c-erbB-2 expression was positive. The tumor＇s size and differentiation degree were not related to c-erbB-2 and P-gp expression. Conclusion： The high level of P-gp expression was related to the positive expression of c-erbB-2 with the lymph node metastasis in clinical Ⅲ-Ⅳ stage patients of esophageal carcinoma, suggesting that the double positive might lead to a poor prognosis. However, when the c-erbB-2 expression was negative, the lymph node metastasis and clinical staging were not related to the P-gp expression in esophageal carcinoma patients.

C反应蛋白/白蛋白比值对2型糖尿病合并急性心肌梗死患者远期不良心脑血管事件的预测价值研究

背景急性心肌梗死(AMI)是威胁全球公众健康的主要原因之一。虽然已有相应的再灌注治疗策略,但AMI相关的主要不良心脑血管事件(MACCEs)仍然是全世界人口死亡的原因之一。尤其合并糖尿病的AMI患者,因冠状动脉病变复杂,病变程度严重,尽早发现和判断该部分患者远期预后相对困难,因此寻找相对简便、易获得的实验室指标,有利于为2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并AMI患者经皮冠状动脉介入(PCI)术后MACCEs的预测提供依据。目的探讨血清C反应蛋白(CRP)/白蛋白(Alb)比值(CAR)对T2DM合并AMI患者PCI术后远期MACCEs的预测价值。方法纳入2014—2019年就诊于宁夏医科大学总医院心血管内科1683例T2DM合并AMI患者为研究对象,收集患者的一般临床资料与检查结果。对所有患者进行电话或门诊随访,以全因死亡、非致死性心肌梗死、再发不稳定型心绞痛、非致死性脑卒中、新发心力衰竭或心力衰竭加重再入院、再次血运重建作为MACCEs。根据患者随访期间是否发生MACCEs分为MACCEs组(508例)和非MACCEs组(1175例)。采用单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析探讨T2DM合并AMI患者MACCEs事件的影响因素。采用Kaplan-Meier法绘制患者的生存曲线,生存曲线的比较采用Log-rank检验。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析CAR对T2DM合并AMI患者远期发生MACCEs的预测效能,使用净重分类改善指标(NRI)和综合判别指数(IDI)评价CAR对T2DM合并AMI患者预后评估的改善效果。结果1683例患者中508例(30.18%)患者发生MACCEs。多因素Logistic回归分析显示高血压病[OR(95%CI)=1.994(1.142~3.483)]、冠状动脉植入支架长度[OR(95%CI)=1.031(1.002~1.062)]、CRP[OR(95%CI)=0.950(0.915~0.986)]、Alb[OR(95%CI)=0.933(0.880~0.989)]及CAR[OR(95%CI)=5.582(1.705~18.277)]是T2DM合并AMI患者PCI术后发生MACCEs的影响因素(P<0.05)。根据CAR中位表达水平(0.86),将患者分为CAR<0.86组和CAR≥0.86组,Log-rank检验结果显示,CAR≥0.86组MACCEs发生率高于CAR<0.86组(52.68%与22.92%;χ^(2)=65.65,P<0.001)。ROC曲线显示CAR预测T2DM合并AMI患者发生MACCEs的ROC曲线下面积为0.728(95%CI=0.702~0.754),最佳截断值为0.576,灵敏度为0.617,特异度为0.747。在基线模型基础上,与CRP、Alb相比,CAR能明显改善对患者发生MACCEs的预测效果(NRI=0.377,IDI=0.166,C指数=0.690;P<0.05)。结论CAR是T2DM合并AMI患者PCI术后远期MACCEs发生风险的有效预测指标。

响应面法优化信号分子AI-2合成蛋白LuxS表达条件

群体感应是一种由自诱导物(autoinducers,AIs)介导的、细菌密度依赖的基因表达调控方式,已经被证实参与细菌多种生理功能的调控.信号分子AI-2介导的LuxS/AI-2型群体感应系统广泛存在于革兰氏阳性和阴性细菌,并备受关注.AI-2的合成依赖于S-核糖同型半胱氨酸酶(LuxS)的催化作用,而LuxS蛋白则是由luxS基因经过转录、翻译得到的.为了探索LuxS蛋白在表达菌株Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)中的最佳表达条件,从而获得较高产量且具有一定的生物活性的LuxS蛋白.首先对LuxS蛋白结构进行预测,确定E.coli BL21(DE3)作为表达菌株.其次,在单因素优化的基础上,进一步通过响应面法优化LuxS蛋白的表达条件.在菌液浓度OD 600为0.5、诱导温度为37℃、IPTG浓度为0.5 mmol/L、诱导时间为31 h条件下,获得LuxS蛋白的最高表达量.研究成功优化了LuxS蛋白在E.coli BL21(DE3)中的诱导表达条件,获得了具有生物活性的LuxS蛋白,并在后续的研究中成功合成了具有生物活性的信号分子AI-2,为体外合成AI-2奠定了基础.

内皮细胞特异性骨形态发生蛋白2对血管新生的影响:生物信息学分析和实验验证

背景:血管新生是心血管疾病的主要干预靶点,骨形态发生蛋白2具有调控血管新生作用,但内皮细胞特异性骨形态发生蛋白2对血管新生的调控作用不清楚。目的:探讨内皮细胞特异性骨形态发生蛋白2对血管新生的影响。方法:(1)生物信息学分析:通过Panglao DB公共基因表达数据库单细胞转录组荟萃分析观察骨形态发生蛋白2细胞群表达丰度和定位。血管新生小鼠和内皮(心内膜)过表达骨形态发生蛋白2小鼠转录组测序数据集探索内皮细胞骨形态发生蛋白2对血管新生信号通路的调控作用。(2)体内实验验证:建立小鼠后肢缺血模型,对比模型小鼠患侧与健侧缺血后肢7,14和21 d血流灌注情况,免疫荧光和免疫组织化学染色评估小鼠骨形态发生蛋白2和CD31的表达定位情况。(3)体外实验验证:体外培养人脐静脉内皮细胞,分为对照组、缺氧组和骨形态发生蛋白2抑制剂(Noggin蛋白)干预组,培养24 h,观察各组内皮细胞血管新生情况。结果与结论:(1)内皮细胞是表达骨形态发生蛋白2的重要细胞亚群,在血管新生内皮细胞和骨形态发生蛋白2过表达内皮细胞转录组再分析均发现骨形态发生蛋白2表达明显升高,血管新生通路明显激活。(2)缺血7 d小鼠新生血管周围骨形态发生蛋白2阳性血管明显增加(P<0.05),缺血2周骨形态发生蛋白2阳性血管明显减少(P<0.001)。(3)体外培养人脐静脉内皮细胞,缺氧干预后,内皮细胞迁移能力和血管出芽明显增加,血管新生因子血管内皮生长因子和血小板衍生生长因子的表达明显升高,Noggin明显减少了缺氧诱导的内皮细胞血管新生(P<0.001),并下调血管内皮生长因子和血小板衍生生长因子的表达(P<0.01)。(4)结果证实,内皮细胞特异性骨形态发生蛋白2具有调控血管新生作用,靶向性内皮细胞骨形态发生蛋白2可望改善血管新生。

Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 2(LRP2)is required for lipid export in the midgut of the migratory locust,Locusta migratoria

Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 2(LRP2)is a multifunctional endocytic receptor expressed in epithelial cells.In mammals,it acts as an endocytic receptor that mediates the cellular uptake of cholesterol-containing apolipoproteins to maintain lipid homeostasis.However,little is known about the role of LRP2 in lipid homeostasis in insects.In the present study,we investigated the function of LRP2 in the migratory locust Locusta migratoria(LmLRP2).The mRNA of LmLRP2 is widely distributed in various tissues,including integument,wing pads,foregut,midgut,hindgut,Malpighian tubules and fat body,and the amounts of LmLRP2 transcripts decreased gradually in the early stages and then increased in the late stages before ecdysis during the nymphal developmental stage.Fluorescence immunohistochemistry revealed that the LmLRP2 protein is mainly located in cellular membranes of the midgut and hindgut.Using RNAi to silence LmLRP2 caused molting defects in nymphs(more than 60%),and the neutral lipid was found to accumulate in the midgut and surface of the integument,but not in the fat body,of dsLmLRP2-treated nymphs.The results of a lipidomics analysis showed that the main components of lipids(diglyceride and triglyceride)were significantly increased in the midgut,but decreased in the fat body and hemolymph.Furthermore,the content of total triglyceride was significantly increased in the midgut,but markedly decreased in the fat body and hemolymph in dsLmLRP2-injected nymphs.Our results indicate that LmLRP2 is located in the cellular membranes of midgut cells,and is required for lipid export from the midgut to the hemolymphand fat body in locusts.

三结构域蛋白21对非酒精性脂肪性肝病的影响及机制研究

目的探讨三结构域蛋白21(tripartite motif containing protein 21,TRIM21)对游离脂肪酸(free fatty acid,FFA)诱导的肝细胞脂质沉积的影响,并探讨核因子E2相关因子2(nuclear factor E2-related factor 2,Nrf2)及相关基因在该过程中的作用。方法用TRIM21敲低慢病毒及TRIM21过表达质粒分别感染及转染细胞,构建TRIM21基因干扰体外模型并使用qRT-PCR和Western blotting实验进行模型验证;验证FFA诱导非酒精性脂肪性肝病(non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,NAFLD)体外模型方法的可行性;干扰TRIM21表达后建立NAFLD体外模型,油红O染色检测细胞脂质沉积情况;DCFH-DA荧光探针检测细胞内活性氧水平;qRT-PCR检测Nrf2、Keap1、HO-1 mRNA表达水平;Western blottingting检测Nrf2、Keap1蛋白表达水平;免疫荧光检测Nrf2蛋白在细胞内的分布情况。结果(1)油红O染色结果表明:敲低TRIM21表达减少FFA诱导的肝细胞内脂质沉积(P<0.05),过表达TRIM21增加FFA诱导的肝细胞内脂质沉积(P<0.05)。(2)细胞内ROS水平检测结果显示:敲低TRIM21表达,胞内ROS水平降低(P<0.05),TRIM21过表达时胞内ROS水平升高(P<0.05)。(3)qRT-PCR检测结果显示:敲低TRIM21表达,Nrf2、Keap1、HO-1 mRNA表达增加(P<0.05),TRIM21过表达时,Nrf2 mRNA表达增加(P<0.01),Keap1、HO-1表达减少(P<0.05)。(4)Western blotting结果显示:敲低TRIM21表达,Nrf2蛋白表达减少(P<0.01),Keap1蛋白表达增加(P<0.001),TRIM21过表达时Nrf2蛋白表达增加(P<0.05),Keap1蛋白表达减少(P<0.0001)。(5)敲低TRIM21表达Nrf2免疫荧光染色平均荧光强度(细胞核/细胞质)较对照组增加(P<0.001),TRIM21过表达时Nrf2平均荧光强度较对照组减少(P<0.001)。结论干扰TRIM21表达可能通过调节Nrf2及相关蛋白来影响FFA诱导的细胞脂质沉积,进而影响NAFLD发生发展过程。

血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2水平联合颅内压和脑组织氧分压监测在创伤性脑损伤患者预后中的价值

目的探讨血清通道蛋白4(AQP4)、高迁移率族蛋白B1(HMGB1)、纤维蛋白原样蛋白2(FGL2)水平联合颅内压和脑组织氧分压(PbtO_(2))监测在创伤性脑损伤(TBI)患者预后中的价值。方法选取2022年5月—2024年5月上海交通大学附属第六人民医院南院/上海市奉贤区中心医院重症医学科诊治的TBI患者128例为研究对象,根据患者治疗后随访3个月预后情况,将其分为预后不良组(n=38)、预后良好组(n=90)。采用ELISA法检测血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2水平;Spearman法分析TBI不同预后患者颅内压、PbtO_(2)、血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2与格拉斯哥昏迷量表(GCS)评分的相关性;运用ROC曲线分析颅内压、PbtO_(2)联合血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2对TBI患者预后的预测价值。结果预后不良组患者颅内压高于预后良好组,GCS评分、PbtO_(2)值显著低于预后良好组(t/P=7.491/<0.001、9.882/<0.001、7.215/<0.001)。预后不良组血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2水平明显高于预后良好组(t/P=7.106/<0.001、7.642/<0.001、7.383/<0.001);患者PbtO_(2)与GCS评分呈显著正相关(r/P=0.523/<0.001),而颅内压、血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2与GCS评分呈显著负相关(r/P=-0.515/<0.001、-0.492/<0.001、-0.617/<0.001、-0.569/<0.001);血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2、颅内压、PbtO_(2)及五者联合预测TBI患者预后的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.882、0.876、0.817、0.825、0.756、0.969,五者联合优于各自单独预测TBI患者预后的价值(Z/P=2.803/0.005、2.769/0.006、3.543/<0.001、3.269/0.001、3.956/<0.001)。结论TBI患者颅内压、血清AQP4、HMGB1、FGL2水平显著升高,PbtO_(2)显著降低,与患者预后有着紧密联系,联合检测对TBI患者预后有更高的预测价值。

Polycytosine RNA-binding protein 1 regulates osteoblast function via a ferroptosis pathway in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis

BACKGROUND Recently,type 2 diabetic osteoporosis(T2DOP)has become a research hotspot for the complications of diabetes,but the specific mechanism of its occurrence and development remains unknown.Ferroptosis caused by iron overload is con-sidered an important cause of T2DOP.Polycytosine RNA-binding protein 1(PCBP1),an iron ion chaperone,is considered a protector of ferroptosis.AIM To investigate the existence of ferroptosis and specific role of PCBP1 in the development of type 2 diabetes.METHODS A cell counting kit-8 assay was used to detect changes in osteoblast viability under high glucose(HG)and/or ferroptosis inhibitors at different concentrations and times.Transmission electron microscopy was used to examine the morpho-logical changes in the mitochondria of osteoblasts under HG,and western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of PCBP1,ferritin,and the ferroptosis-related protein glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4).A lentivirus silenced and overex-pressed PCBP1.Western blotting was used to detect the expression levels of the osteoblast functional proteins osteoprotegerin(OPG)and osteocalcin(OCN),whereas flow cytometry was used to detect changes in reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels in each group.RESULTS Under HG,the viability of osteoblasts was considerably decreased,the number of mitochondria undergoing atrophy was considerably increased,PCBP1 and ferritin expression levels were increased,and GPX4 expression was decreased.Western blotting results demonstrated that infection with lentivirus overexpressing PCBP1,increased the expression levels of ferritin,GPX4,OPG,and OCN,compared with the HG group.Flow cytometry results showed a reduction in ROS,and an opposite result was obtained after silencing PCBP1.CONCLUSION PCBP1 may protect osteoblasts and reduce the harm caused by ferroptosis by promoting ferritin expression under a HG environment.Moreover,PCBP1 may be a potential therapeutic target for T2DOP.

补肾活血针刺法对SAMP8小鼠认知功能及海马神经元沉默信息调节因子2调控作用的研究

目的探究补肾活血针刺法对加速衰老的小鼠模型SAMP8小鼠认知功能和海马神经元沉默信息调节因子2(SIRT2)介导的内质网蛋白4B(RTN4B)/β淀粉样前体蛋白裂解酶1(BACE1)通路的影响。方法6只SAMR1小鼠为正常对照组,18只SAMP8小鼠随机分为模型对照组、针刺治疗组、非针刺治疗组,各6只。针刺治疗组血海、膈俞施捻转泻法,肾俞、百会施捻转补法,运针1 min,留针10 min;非针刺治疗组在非经非穴点进行抓捉刺激;均干预8周。通过Morris水迷宫试验评估小鼠认知功能。采用免疫组织化学染色和酶联免疫吸附试验评估海马神经元小胶质细胞的激活和β淀粉样蛋白(Aβ)沉积。通过蛋白质免疫印迹检测SIRT2途径相关蛋白SIRT2、RTN4B、BACE1和β淀粉样前体蛋白C-末端片段(APP-CTF)的表达水平。结果与正常对照组比较,模型对照组逃避潜伏期延长,目标象限停留时间减少,穿越平台次数减少(P<0.05),海马组织Aβ42和CD68阳性面积增大(P<0.01),血清Aβ42水平增高,海马组织中SIRT2、BACE1和APP-CTF表达明显增加,RTN4B表达降低(P<0.05)。与模型对照组及非针刺治疗组比较,针刺治疗组逃避潜伏期缩短[第1天:(37.80±10.42)s比(49.80±6.14)s、(44.60±7.40)s,P<0.05;第2天:(36.80±12.69)s比(48.80±5.97)s、(44.20±7.72)s,P<0.05;第3天:(38.60±9.71)s比(51.20±5.54)s、(43.60±6.46)s,P<0.05;第4天:(36.00±11.20)s比(46.40±5.81)s、(45.20±7.36)s,P<0.05;第5天:(36.60±11.37)s比(47.80±5.31)s、(43.80±9.44)s,P<0.05],目标象限停留时间增加[(7.83±0.98)s比(1.00±0.63)s、(3.33±0.52)s,P<0.05],穿越平台次数增加[(13.33±1.03)次比(3.17±1.17)次、(7.33±0.52)次,P<0.05];海马组织Aβ42和CD68阳性面积减少(P<0.01),血清Aβ42水平显著降低[(11.38±1.57)μg/mL比(23.14±2.41)μg/mL、(17.16±1.27)μg/mL,P<0.05];海马组织中SIRT2[(1.98±0.19)比(4.21±0.31)、(3.22±0.23),P<0.05或P<0.01]、BACE1[(1.81±0.14)比(2.80±0.19)、(2.43±0.13),P<0.05或P<0.01]和APP-CTF[(2.56±0.26)比(4.53±0.33)、(3.48±0.25),P<0.05或P<0.01]表达降低,RTN4B[(0.79±0.06)比(0.27±0.03)、(0.46±0.05),P<0.05或P<0.01]表达增高。结论补肾活血针刺法通过抑制SIRT2介导的RTN4B/BACE1途径,改善SAMP8小鼠的认知功能和Aβ沉积。

Expression of c-erbB-2 oncogene protein, epidermal growth factor receptor, and TGF-β1 in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Objective: To detect the relations of c-erbB-2 onco-gene protein, epidermal growth factor receptor (EG-FR) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)to the progression or metastasis of pancreatic carci-noma.Methods: Using streptavidinbiotin complex (SABC)method, c-erbB-2 oncongene protein, we examinedimmunohistochemically EGFR and TGF-β1 expres-sions in wax-tissue sections from 10 individuals withnormal pancreas (NP), 13 patients with chronic pan-creatitis (CP) and 36 patients with pancreatic ductaladenocarcinoma (PC).Results: The positive expression rates of c-cerbB-2oncogene protein, EGFR and TGF-β1 in the NP, CPand PC groups were 0, 0, 10%; 7.7%, 7.7%,7.7%; and 41.7%, 50.0%, 44.4%, respectively.The positive expression rates of the three specific pro-teins increased more significantly in the PC groupthan in the NP and CP groups (P【0.05). The indi-vidual expression of c-erbB-2, EGFR and TGF-β1was not related to the age and sex of the patients aswell as the site, size and histopathological grade oftumors (P】0.05), but to the clinical stage of tumors(P【0.01). The coexpression rate of the three pro-teins was 27.8 % (10/36). This coexpression in thePC group was correlated with the histopathologicalgrades and clinical stages of tumors (P【0.01).Conclusion: Detection of c-erbB-2 oncogene protein,EGFR, and TGF-β1 expressions in pancreatic tissueis helpful to judge the malignancy, progression, andmetastasis of PC.

Decreased Amino Acid Transporter LAT2 Is the Main Determinant of Impaired Protein Utilization During Aging

As the global demographic shifts toward an aging population,understanding the efficiency of protein uti-lization in older adults becomes crucial.Our study explores the intricate relationship between protein intake and aging,with a focus on precision nutrition for older people.Through a meta-analysis,we con-firm a decline in protein-utilization capacity in older individuals and examine the different contributions of plant and animal protein.In experiments involving mice of different ages,older mice exhibited decreases in the biological utilization of four proteins(casein,beef protein,soy protein,and gluten),par-ticularly casein.In subsequent research,casein was studied as a key protein.A decline in gastric digestion function was observed through peptidomics and the examination of pepsin levels using casein.Nevertheless,this decline did not significantly affect the overall protein digestion during the aging pro-cess.The combined application of targeted amino acid metabolomics identified abnormal absorption of amino acids as the underlying cause of decreased protein utilization during aging,particularly emphasiz-ing a reduction in branched-chain amino acids(BCAAs)in older mice.Delving deeper into the proteomics of the intestinal protein digestion and absorption pathway,a reduction of over 60%in large neutral amino acid transporter 2(LAT2)protein expression was observed in both older humans and aged mice.The reduction in LAT2 protein was found to be a key factor influencing the diminished BCAA availability.Overall,our study establishes the significance of amino acid absorption through LAT2 in protein utiliza-tion during aging and offers a new theoretical foundation for improving protein utilization in the older adults.

Exploration of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory peptides from walnut dreg proteins based on in silico and in vitro analysis

Walnut dreg protein hydrolysates(WDPHs)exhibit a variety of biological activities,however,the cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)inhibitory peptide of WDPHs remain unclear.The aim of this study was to rapidly screen for such peptides in WDPHs through a combination of in silico and in vitro analysis.In total,1262 peptide sequences were observed by nano liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry(nano LC-MS/MS)and 4 novel COX-2 inhibitory peptides(AGFP,FPGA,LFPD,and VGFP)were identified.Enzyme kinetic data indicated that AGFP,FPGA,and LFPD displayed mixed-type COX-2 inhibition,whereas VGFP was a non-competitive inhibitor.This is mainly because the peptides form hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with residues in the COX-2 active site.These results demonstrate that computer analysis combined with in vitro evaluation allows for rapid screening of COX-2 inhibitory peptides in walnut protein dregs.

GATA binding protein 2 mediated ankyrin repeat domain containing 26 high expression in myeloid-derived cell lines

BACKGROUND Thrombocytopenia 2,an autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by moderate thrombocytopenia,predisposition to myeloid malignancies and normal platelet size and function,can be caused by 5’-untranslated region(UTR)point mutations in ankyrin repeat domain containing 26(ANKRD26).Runt related transcription factor 1(RUNX1)and friend leukemia integration 1(FLI1)have been identified as negative regulators of ANKRD26.However,the positive regulators of ANKRD26 are still unknown.AIM To prove the positive regulatory effect of GATA binding protein 2(GATA2)on ANKRD26 transcription.METHODS Human induced pluripotent stem cells derived from bone marrow(hiPSC-BM)INTRODUCTION Ankyrin repeat domain containing protein 26(ANKRD26)acts as a regulator of adipogenesis and is involved in the regulation of feeding behavior[1-3].The ANKRD26 gene is located on chromosome 10 and shares regions of homology with the primate-specific gene family POTE.According to the Human Protein Atlas database,the ANKRD26 protein is localized to the Golgi apparatus and vesicles,and its expression can be detected in nearly all human tissues[4].Moreover,UniProt annotation revealed that ANKRD26 is localized in the centrosome and contains coiled-coil domains formed by spectrin helices and ankyrin repeats[5,6].The most common disease related to ANKRD26 is thrombocytopenia 2(THC2),which is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by lifelong mild-to-moderate thrombocytopenia and mild bleeding[7-9].Caused by the variants in the 5’-untranslated region(UTR)of ANKRD26,THC2 is defined by a decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood and results in increased bleeding and decreased clotting ability[8,10].Due to the point mutations that occur in the 5’-UTR of ANKRD26,its negative transcription factors(TFs),Runt related transcription factor 1(RUNX1)and friend leukemia integration 1(FLI1),lose their repression effect[11].The persistent expression of ANKRD26 increases the activity of the mitogen activated protein kinase and extracellular signal regulated kinase 1/2 signaling pathways,which are potentially involved in the regulation of thrombopoietin-dependent signaling and further impair proplatelet formation by megakaryocytes(MKs)[11].However,the positive regulators of ANKRD26,which might be associated with THC2 pathology,are still unknown.

Study on the relationship between P-glycoprotein(P-gp) and C-erbB-2 expression in gastric carcinoma

Objective： To understand the relationship between C-erbB-2 and multidrug resistance （MDR） as well as its clinical significance. Methods： P-gp level was detected by flow cytometry and simultaneously to examine the C-erbB-2 expression level by immunohistochemistry assay in the operating samples. Their relationship was analyzed from 59 cases with gastric carcinoma. Results： The P-gp positive expression was 38/59 （64.4%） cases with gastric carcinoma. The C-erbB-2 positive expression was 21/59 （35.6%） cases with gastric carcinoma. From the analysis of the P-gp and C-erbB-2 relationship, which was involving, range in the gastric carcinoma, that involving two or three sites were more than the site one, in the cases with C-erbB-2 negative. Compared this two groups, there was a significant difference （P = 0.026）. When the C-erbB-2 was positive, the P-gp expression had a significant difference （P = 0.04） in comparing the Ⅲ-Ⅳ stage （lymph node metastasis） with Ⅰ-Ⅱ stage （without lymph node metastasis）. The tumor＇s size, differentiation degree, ages and sex were not related to the C-erbB- 2 and P-gp expression. Conclusion： High level of P-gp expression was related to the C-erbB-2 positive expression in clinical Ⅲ-Ⅳ stage patient with gastric carcinoma （lymph node metastasis）. It suggested that the double positive patient might be a poor prognosis. However, when the C-erbB-2 was negative expression, the clinical staging （with lymph node metastasis） was not related to the P-gp expression in gastric carcinoma patients.

Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein(N-WASP)promotes distant metastasis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma via activation of LOXL2

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is one of the most aggressive solid malignancies.A specific mechanism of its metastasis has not been established.In this study,we investigated whether Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein(N-WASP)plays a role in distant metastasis of PDAC.We found that N-WASP is markedly expressed in clinical patients with PDAC.Clinical analysis showed a notably more distant metastatic pattern in the N-WASP-high group compared to the N-WASP-low group.N-WASP was noted to be a novel mediator of epithelialmesenchymal transition(EMT)via gene expression profile studies.Knockdown of N-WASP in pancreatic cancer cells significantly inhibited cell invasion,migration,and EMT.We also observed positive association of lysyl oxidase-like 2(LOXL2)and focal adhesion kinase(FAK)with the N-WASP-mediated response,wherein EMT and invadopodia function were modulated.Both N-WASP and LOXL2 depletion significantly reduced the incidence of liver and lung metastatic lesions in orthotopic mouse models of pancreatic cancer.These results elucidate a novel role for N-WASP signaling associated with LOXL2 in EMT and invadopodia function,with respect to regulation of intercellular communication in tumor cells for promoting pancreatic cancer metastasis.These findings may aid in the development of therapeutic strategies against pancreatic cancer.