Anethole improves the developmental competence of porcine embryos by reducing oxidative stress via the sonic hedgehog signaling pathway

Background Anethole(AN)is an organic antioxidant compound with a benzene ring and is expected to have a positive impact on early embryogenesis in mammals.However,no study has examined the effect of AN on porcine embryonic development.Therefore,we investigated the effect of AN on the development of porcine embryos and the underlying mechanism.Results We cultured porcine in vitro-fertilized embryos in medium with AN(0,0.3,0.5,and 1 mg/mL)for 6 d.AN at 0.5 mg/mL significantly increased the blastocyst formation rate,trophectoderm cell number,and cellular survival rate compared to the control.AN-supplemented embryos exhibited significantly lower reactive oxygen species levels and higher glutathione levels than the control.Moreover,AN significantly improved the quantity of mitochondria and mitochondrial membrane potential,and increased the lipid droplet,fatty acid,and ATP levels.Interestingly,the levels of proteins and genes related to the sonic hedgehog(SHH)signaling pathway were significantly increased by AN.Conclusions These results revealed that AN improved the developmental competence of porcine preimplantation embryos by activating SHH signaling against oxidative stress and could be used for large-scale production of high-quality porcine embryos.

CK2αcauses stemness and chemotherapy resistance in liver cancer through the Hedgehog signaling pathway

Background:Liver cancer is one of the major causes of cancer-related deaths globally.Cancer cell stem-ness and chemotherapy resistance contribute to the high mortality.Although evidence indicates that the alpha subunit of protein kinase 2(CK2α)is involved in several human cancers,its function in liver cancer remains unknown.In the present study,we aimed to elucidate the role of CK2αin liver cancer.Methods:We examined the role of CK2αregulation in stemness and chemotherapy resistance capacity of liver cancer cells.MTT assays,tumor sphere formation assays,RT-PCR,flow cytometry,Western blotting assay,clonogenicity assay,matrigel invasion assay and bioinformatics were conducted in this study.Results:CK2αexpression in the liver cancer tissues was notably upregulated compared with that in the corresponding non-tumorous tissues.The overexpression of CK2αpromoted tumor sphere formation,increased the percentage of CD133(+)and side population cells,caused the resistance of liver cancer cells to 5-FU treatment,increased the expression levels of NANOG,OCT4,SOX2,Gli1 and Ptch1,and enhanced the ability of CD133(+)cell clone formation and invasion.Consistently,the downregulation of CK2αhad the opposite effects.CK2αsilencing inhibited the Hedgehog pathway by reducing the expression of Gli1 and Ptch1.Mechanistically,CK2αregulation on liver cancer cell stemness and chemotherapy resistance was found to be involved in the Hedgehog signaling pathway.Conclusions:Our study may bring some new insights into the occurrence of liver cancer.Furthermore,these findings suggest that targeting CK2αmay be a novel therapeutic strategy for patients with liver cancer.

Effects of Cigu Xiaozhi Formula on miR-378a-3p Expression and Hh Signaling Pathway in TGF-β1 Induced LX2 Cells

[Objectives]To observe the effects of Cigu Xiaozhi Formula on miR-378a-3p expression and Hh signaling pathway in TGF-β1 induced and activated LX2 cells.[Methods]Cells were divided into control group,induction group,drug-containing serum group,miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,and miR inhibitor NC group.CCK-8 method was used to detect the cell viability of each group,and flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis rate of each group.RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of miR-378a-3p in each group s cells,and RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA in each group s cells.[Results]Compared with the control group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,andα-SMA mRNA and protein in induction group increased(P<0.01),while the expression of miR-378a-3p decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the induction group,the cell viability and expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA andα-SMA and Gli2 protein decreased in drug-containing serum group(P<0.05),while cell apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression increased(P<0.01).In miR-378a-3p inhibitor group,cell viability and the expression of Shh,Gli1,Gli2,Col-I,α-SMA mRNA and Gli1,Gli2,α-SMA protein increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the apoptosis rate and miR-378a-3p expression decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).[Conclusions]Cigu Xiaozhi Formula containing serum can upregulate miR-378a-3p expression and downregulate the expression of Gli2 andα-SMA in TGF-β1 induced LX2 cells,thereby inhibiting the activation of LX2 cells and exerting the effects of anti liver fibrosis.

Hedgehog signaling pathway as a new therapeutic target in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult cancers to treat.Despite numerous research efforts,limited success has been achieved in the therapeutic management of patients with this disease.In the current review,we focus on one component of morphogenesis signaling,Hedgehog(Hh),with the aim of developing novel,effective therapies for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.Hh signaling contributes to the induction of a malignant phenotype in pancreatic cancer and is responsible for maintaining pancreatic cancer stem cells.In addition,we propose a novel concept linking Hh signaling and tumor hypoxic conditions,and discuss the effects of Hh inhibitors in clinical trials.The Hh signaling pathway may represent a potential therapeutic target for patients with refractory pancreatic cancer.

Sonic Hedgehog signaling pathway in primary liver cancer cells

Objective:To investigate clinical significance of Sonic Hedgehog(SHH)signaling pathway molecular Shh,Smo and Gli2 in primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)tissue.Methods:A total of 30 HCC tissue samples were collected.Protein expression of SHH signaling pathway molecules Shh,Smo and Gli2 in HCC tissues and para-carcinoma tissue were detected by using immimohistochemical method.Cirrhosis and normal liver tissue specimens were observed as control to analyze the expression of SHH signaling pathway molecular Shh,Smo and Glil mRMA in HCC tissues and corresponding para—carcinoma tissues and its relationship with the onset of HCC.Results:There was no expression of Shh,Smo and Gli2 protein in normal liver tissue,while their positive rates were 63.3%,76.79%and 66.7%in HCC tissues,respectively,with a significantly higher expression level than that in the para-carcinoma tissue(P<0.05).The protein expressions in HepG2 cells were slightly lower than that in Huh7 cells,with no statistical difference(P>0.05);Shh and Smo protein was detected in part of cirrhosis with positive expression,but Gli2 protein was not observable in cirrhosis tissues.Conclusions:In HCC tissues,the high expression level of SHH signaling pathway molecules signal peptide(Shh),membrane protein receiptor(Smo)and nuclear transcription molecular(Gli2)can be indicators of the onset of liver cancer.

Blocking Ihh Signaling Pathway Inhibits the Proliferation and Promotes the Apoptosis of PSCs

Summary： The roles of Indian hedgehog （Ihh） signaling pathway in the proliferation and apoptosis of precartilaginous stem cells （PSCs） were investigated. PSCs, labeled with fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 （FGFR-3）, were isolated from neonatal rats by immunomagnetic separation. After identification with FGFR-3 and Col II, the cells were incubated with different concentrations of cyclopamine （cyclo）, the specific inhibitor of Ihh signaling pathway. The morphologic changes of the cells were observed under the inverted phase contrast microscope. The mRNA expression levels of Ihh, parathyroid hormonerelated peptide （PTHrP）, protein Patched （Ptch）, Bcl-2 and p21 were detected by RT-PCR. The protein expression levels of Ihh and Ptch were measured by Western blot. MTT assay was used to examine the effects of cyclo on proliferation of PSCs. Apoptosis rate of PSCs was examined by AnnexinV/PI assay of flow cytometric analyses. After PSCs were incubated with cyclo, obvious morphologic changes were observed as compared with the control group. The mRNA expression levels of PTHrP, Ptch and Bcl-2 were decreased to varying degrees in a cyclo dose-dependent manner. However, the expression levels of Ihh and p21 mRNA were increased. The protein expression of Ptch and Ihh had the same change as the mRNA expression. Meanwhile, cyclo could obvi- ously inhibit the proliferation and promote the apoptosis of PSCs. The results indicated that Ihh signaling pathway plays an important role in regulating the proliferation and apoptosis of PSCs, which is probably mediated by Bcl-2 and p21.

Expression of Gli1 in the hedgehog signaling pathway and breast cancer recurrence

The hedgehog （Hh） signaling pathway plays an essential role in the embryonic development and homeostasis of diverse adult tissues, and its deregulation has been implicated in the tumorigenesis and metastasis of various malignancies including breast cancer. Aberrant activation of the Hh pathway includes the following mechanisms： （I） Hh ligand-independent mechanism - Loss of function mutations in the Hh receptor Patched 1 （PTCH1） or gain of function mutations in the Smoothened （SMO） lead to constitutive activation of this pathway; （II） Autocrine signaling- Ith ligand produced by tumor cells stimulates the Hh signaling in tumor cells; （III） Paracrine signaling - tumor cell produced-Hh ligand activates stromal and endothelial cells that produce growth factors in microenvironment for supporting tumor growth and survival; and （IV） Reverse paracrine signaling - Hh ligand produced by stromal cells support tumor growth and survival. Upon the pathway activation, the Gli transcription factors, effectors of the Hh signaling, activate or inhibit transcription by binding to their responsive genes and interacting with the transcriptional complex. The Gli transcription factor family includes Glil, Gli2, and Gli3 （1）. Glil is a transcriptional activator whose expression has been recognized as an activation state of the Hh signaling pathway, Gli2 is either an activator or repressor, and Gli3 is a strong repressor of transcriptional activities. To date, a ligand-dependent autocrine model of activating the Hh signaling has been described in breast cancer, and both an autocrine and paracrine mechanisms in colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer （2,3）. Notably, a ligand-independent mechanism （mutationsin PTCHI and SMO） of the signaling has been well demonstrated in basal cell carcinoma and medulloblastoma （4,5）.

Genetic variants in the Hedgehog signaling pathway genes are associated with gastric cancer risk in a Chinese Han population

The Hedgehog signaling pathway participates in the occurrence and progression of cancers including gastric cancer.We conducted this study to evaluate whether genetic variants in the Hedgehog signaling pathway genes would affect gastric cancer risk.Multi-marker Analysis of GenoMic Annotation(MAGMA)was used to investigate the aggregated genetic effects of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)assigned to candidate genes.The relationship between SNPs and gastric cancer risk was estimated by multivariate logistic regression analyses.Gene expression was calculated using databases obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and The Gene Expression Omnibus(GEO).Kaplan‐Meier plotter was used to evaluate the association between gene expression with gastric cancer survival.Tumor Immune Estimation Resource 2.0(TIMER 2.0)was applied to determine the correlation between selected gene expression and the immune cell infiltration degree.We identified that the G allele of rs2990912 in KIF27 was associated with higher gastric cancer risk,especially in the young and male subgroups.The expression of KIF27 in gastric cancer tissues was higher than that in normal tissues,leading to poor survival in gastric cancer patients.Besides,KIF27 expression was related to immune cell infiltration and positively correlated with PD-L1 expression.Our findings highlight the key role of genetic variation in the Hedgehog signaling pathway genes in gastric cancer susceptibility,which may provide important insights into the diagnosis,prognosis,and treatment of gastric cancer.

Inhibitory action of berberine on colorectal cancer HCT116 cells by regulation of Hedgehog signaling pathway

OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibition and mechanism of berberine on human colorectal cancer HCT116 cells through canonical Hedgehog signaling pathway.METHODS The effect of berberine on cell morphology was observed by microscopy.MTT colorimetric assay,cell scratch experiment,colony formation assay and Hoechest/PI staining were utilized to detect the activities of berberine on cell viability,cell migration and cell apoptosis.Flow cytometry was applied to examine the cell apoptosis.The effects of berberine on caspase-3 and caspase-9 were detected by caspase activity detection kit.The expressions of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related proteins SHH,GLI1,PTCH1,SMO,SUFU,apoptosis-related proteins Bax and Bcl-2 as well as cell cycle-related proteins cyclin D1 were detected by Western blotting.Additionally,quantitative real time RT-PCR was employed to assess the mRNA expression levels of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related genes SHH,GLI1,PTCH1,SMO,SUFU,apoptosis-related genes Bax and Bcl-2 as well as cell cycle-related genes cyclin D1.RESULTS Berberine sharply altered the morphology of human colorectal cancer HCT116 cells,demonstrated by that migration ability of HCT116 cells was reduced significantly and the nuclei were densely stained.Berberine could induce apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner.The activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 were increased prominently.The expression levels of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related protein SUFU and apoptosis-related protein Bax were augmented substantially.The expression levels of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related proteins SHH,GLI1,PTCH1,SMO,apoptosis-related protein Bcl-2 as well as cell cycle-related genes cyclin D1 were markedly lessened.Besides,the mRNA expression levels of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related gene SUFU and apoptosis-related gene Bax were augmented substantially.The mRNA expression levels of Hedgehog signaling pathway-related genes SHH,GLI1,PTCH1,SMO,apoptosis-related gene Bcl-2 as well as cell cycle-related gene cyclin D1 were markedly lessened.CONCLUSION Berberine,which is the main component of coptidis rhizoma,can remarkably restrain the growth and proliferation,promote apoptosis of human colorectal cancer cells HCT116,and the underlying mechanism may be involved in suppressing the activity of the Hedgehog signaling pathway.

Inhibition of self-renewal and differentiation of HT-29 cells-derived cancer stem-like cells by scutellarin via Hedgehog signaling pathway

OBJECTIVE To investigate the inhibitory effect of scutellarin on the self-renewal and differentiation of HT-29 cells-derived cancer stem-like cells(HT-29CSC)in vitro and in vivo,and to explore its mechanism.METHODS The effect of scutellarin on the growth of HT-29CSC was determined by 3D Culture assay.The effect of scutellarin on growth and transformation of HT-29CSC was probed by soft agar colony formation assay.The effect of scutellarin on the differentiation of HT-29CSC was determined by serum induction differentiation assay in vitro.The effects of scutellarin on the expressions of marker gene Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog gene were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.Investigate the effect of scutellarin on the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein by Western blotting.A subcutaneous xenograft model of colon cancer in nude mice was established and administered by intraperitoneal injection.The change of body weight and tumor size of nude mice were observed every two days.Investi⁃gate the effects of scutellarin on the growth of xenograft tumors in nude mice.The expression of CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,Nanog gene in tumors were measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR.The expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,Ki67 protein were measured by Western blotting.RESULTS Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of HT-29CSC in 3D culture.Compared with the solvent control group,scutellarin can significantly inhibit the growth and transformation and differentiation of HT-29CSC in vitro(P<0.01).The expression levels of marker genes Lgr5,target gene c-Myc,proliferation gene CK20 and Nanog in HT-29CSC were down-regulated by scutellarin.Scutellarin can reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,and Lgr5 protein in HT-29CSC.Scutellarin can inhibit the growth of colon cancer xenografts,lower CD133,Lgr5,Gli1,Ptch1,c-Myc,Ki67,CK20,and Nanog mRNA level of xenograft tumors,reduce the expression of c-Myc,Gli1,Lgr5,CD133,and Ki67 protein of xenograft tumors in nude mice.CONCLUSION Scutellarin,which is the main component of scutellaria barbata,can inhibit the differentiation of HT-29CSC and the mechanism is to inhibit the activity of Hedgehog signaling pathway.

Activation of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in S-type Neuroblastoma Cell Lines

The effects of Sonic hedgehog(Shh) signaling pathway activation on S-type neuroblastoma(NB) cell lines and its role in NB tumorigenesis were investigated.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of Shh pathway components— Patched1(PTCH1) and Gli1 in 40 human primary NB samples.Western blotting and RT-PCR were used to examine the protein expression and mRNA levels of PTCH1 and Gli1 in three kinds of S-type NB cell lines(SK-N-AS,SK-N-SH and SHEP1),respectively.Exogenous Shh was administrated to activate Shh signaling pathway while cyclopamine was used as a selective antagonist of Shh pathway.S-type NB cell lines were treated with different concentrations of Shh or/and cyclopamine for different durations.Cell viability was measured by using MTT method.Apoptosis rate and cell cycle were assayed by flow cytometry.The xenograft experiments were used to evaluate the role of Shh pathway in tumor growth in immunodeficient mice.High-level expression of PTCH1 and Gli1 was detected in both NB samples and S-type NB cell lines.Cyclopamine decreased the survival rate of the three cell lines while Shh increased it,and the inhibition effects of cyclopamine could be partially reversed by shh pre-treatment.Cyclopamine induced the cell apoptosis and the cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase,while Shh induced the reverse effects and could partially prevent effects of cyclopamine.Cyclopamine could also inhibit the growth of NB in vivo.Our studies revealed that activation of the Shh pathway is important for survival and proliferation of S-type NB cells in vivo and in vitro through affecting cell apoptosis and cell cycle,suggesting a new therapeutic approach to NB.

Pentoxifylline Inhibits Liver Fibrosis via Hedgehog Signaling Pathway

Infection of schistosomiasis japonica may eventually lead to liver fibrosis, and no effective antifibrotic therapies are available but liver transplantation. Hedgehog（HH） signaling pathway has been involved in the process and is a promising target for treating liver fibrosis. This study aimed to explore the effects of pentoxifylline（PTX） on liver fibrosis induced by schistosoma japonicum infection by inhibiting the HH signaling pathway. Phorbol12-myristate13-acetate（PMA） was used to induce human acute mononuclear leukemia cells THP-1 to differentiate into macrophages. The THP-1-derived macrophages were stimulated by soluble egg antigen（SEA）, and the culture supernatants were collected for detection of activation of macrophages. Cell Counting Kit-8（CCK-8） was used to detect the cytotoxicity of the culture supernatant and PTX on the LX-2 cells. The LX-2 cells were administered with activated culture supernatant from macrophages and（or） PTX to detect the transforming growth factor-β gene expression. The m RNA expression of shh and gli-1, key parts in HH signaling pathway, was detected. The m RNA expression of shh and gli-1 was increased in LX-2 cells treated with activated macrophages-derived culture supernatant, suggesting HH signaling pathway may play a key role in the activation process of hepatic stellate cells（HSCs）. The expression of these genes decreased in LX-2 cells co-cultured with both activated macrophages-derived culture supernatant and PTX, indicating PTX could suppress the activation process of HSCs. In conclusion, these data provide evidence that PTX prevents liver fibrogenesis in vitro by the suppression of HH signaling pathway.

The role of microRNAs during the genesis of medulloblastomas induced by the hedgehog pathway

Constitutive hedgehog （Hh） signaling is associated with the genesis of medulloblastomas （MB）. The objective of this study is to identify special microRNAs （miRNAs） regulated by the Hh pathway, and to clarify the role of miRNAs during the genesis of MB induced by sustained Hh activation. In the primary screening, we used stemloop RT-PCR to test the expression of 90 different miRNAs in the wildtype （WT） and Ptc-/- MEF cell lines. In the secondary screening, the miRNAs screened from the first screening were validated in the Sufu-/- MEF cell lines. We then verified the expression of miRNAs both in the normal cerebellar tissues and the MB induced by activated Hh pathway, and examined the expression of the other 21 miRNA members of the miR-154 cluster in the MB and normal cerebellum. In the first screening, 13 miRNAs showed significant differential expression in WT and Ptc-/- MEF cell lines, while 10 of them had significant difference in the Sufu-/- MEF cell line. Compared to the normal mouse cerebellum, only 2 miRNAs in 15 miRNAs were differentially expressed between the MB and normal cerebellar tissues. Among 21 members of the miR-154 cluster, 6 miRNAs were downregulated in the MB. Our study demonstrated that miR-154 may be regulated by the Hh pathway, and the activation of the Hh pathway led to the downregulation of the miR-154 cluster, resulting in the genesis of MB.

阻断Hedgehog信号通路治疗肿瘤的研究进展

Hedgehog信号通路是调控胚胎发育、维持干细胞及组织动态平衡的关键,属于高度保守的传导系统。近十几年来,研究发现Hh信号通路异常激活与肿瘤发生的关系密切,针对此通路为靶点治疗某些恶性肿瘤取得明显疗效,有关研究成果为肿瘤的治疗提供了新思路。

人音猬因子相互作用蛋白在肿瘤中的分子调控机制及临床价值的研究进展

HHIP(hedgehog-interacting protein)基因编码人音猬因子相互作用蛋白,位于染色体4q31.21-31.3。作为Hedgehog(Hh)信号通路的内源性拮抗剂,HHIP能够抑制Hh信号通路活化。在人类肿瘤中,Hh信号通路通常呈异常激活状态,HHIP在大多数类型的肿瘤组织中普遍低表达。HHIP表达水平与肿瘤患者总生存期呈正相关,可作为肿瘤患者的独立预后标志物。本文从HHIP在肿瘤中的生物学功能、作用机制及其临床价值方面对HHIP研究进展作综述。

Research Progress of PTCH1 Gene in Lung Cancer

Background: The PTCH1 gene, also known as Patched 1, is located on the long arm of human chromosome 9 (9q22.3). It encodes the PTCH1 protein, which is a critical transmembrane receptor within the Hedgehog signaling pathway (Hh), playing a pivotal role in cellular communication and developmental processes. Recent studies have highlighted the significance of mutations in PTCH1 in the pathogenesis of lung cancer, positioning it as a crucial molecule for investigation in oncology. Purpose: This review aims to elucidate the role of the PTCH1 and the Hedgehog pathway in the initiation, progression, and potential treatment of lung cancer, thereby providing a theoretical foundation for personalized and precise therapeutic strategies. Method: To ensure a comprehensive review, this study systematically searched for literature related to the PTCH1, lung cancer, and the Hedgehog pathway across multiple databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure). The search strategy involved using specific keywords and advanced filtering options to include the most relevant and recent studies. Initial screening excluded irrelevant articles, followed by a detailed evaluation of the selected studies based on their scientific quality and relevance. Results: This review indicated that specific mutations in the PTCH1 gene are closely associated with the onset and progression of lung cancer. These mutations impede normal Hedgehog signaling, leading to unregulated cell proliferation and tumor growth. Targeting PTCH1, including vismodegib, have shown efficacy in clinical cases, particularly in SCCL with specific PTCH1 mutations, leading to complete remissions. Furthermore, the interaction between PTCH1 and microRNA-212 suggests potential therapeutic approaches by targeting miRNA to regulate PTCH1 expression. In addition, the investigation of traditional Chinese medicines such as Ginsenosides and Cordyceps sinensis extracts has shown their potential to modulate the Hedgehog pathway and reverse drug resistance. Conclusions: An in-depth understanding of the precise mechanisms by which PTCH1 mutations promote lung cancer could facilitate the development of targeted therapies. This study highlights the potential of PTCH1 as a biomarker for diagnosis and a target for precision medicine in lung cancer treatment, advocating for further research into its molecular pathways and therapeutic applications.

Hedgehog信号通路与肿瘤的研究新进展

Hedgehog(Hh)信号通路在果蝇中被首次发现。该信号通路能有效调控哺乳动物的胚胎发育过程,此外,在调控细胞的分化、增殖、血管形成及肿瘤形成方面起重要作用。Hh信号通路是一个Hh-Ptch-Smo-Gli的级联反应过程。该通路的配体包括:Hedgehog配体[Sonic Hh(SHh)、Indian Hh(IHh)和Desert Hh(DHh)],Ptch受体(Ptch1、Ptch2),Smoothened受体(Smo),融合同源物(Sufu)的抑制因子,驱动蛋白Kif7,蛋白激酶A(PKA)和环腺苷一磷酸(cAMP)。该级联反应中的终末转录因子Gli调控的下游基因过度表达可能是导致肿瘤产生的关键因素。许多研究者已经发现,Hegehog信号通路与一系列人类实体瘤的形成关系密切。本文就近年来Hedgehog信号通路及其与肿瘤关系的研究进行综述。

Hedgehog信号通路抑制因子SUFU在肿瘤中的作用机制研究进展

刺猬信号通路(Hh)首先在普通果蝇中被鉴定,是一种高度保守的信号从细胞膜传递到细胞核的进化途径,其传导失调被证实与一系列恶性肿瘤的发生、发展相关。丝氨酸/苏氨酸激酶Fused抑制物(Sufu)是Hh信号通路的关键调控因子,主要通过调节该通路的末端转录因子胶质瘤相关癌基因同源物(Gli)的表达来抑制Hh信号通路,起肿瘤抑制因子作用。本文主要就Sufu调控Hh信号通路的分子机制以及Sufu蛋白自身活性调控的研究进行综述,旨在为未来肿瘤的诊疗和预防提供依据。

Sonic hedgehog elevates N-myc gene expression in neural stem cells

Proliferation of neural stem cells is regulated by the secreted signaling molecule sonic hedgehog. In this study, neural stem cells were infected with recombinant adeno-associated virus expressing sonic hedgehog-N-enhanced green fluorescent protein. The results showed that overexpression of sonic hedgehog in neural stem cells induced the increased expression of Gill and N-myc, a target gene of sonic hedgehog. These findings suggest that N-myc is a direct downstream target of the sonic hedgehog signal pathway in neural stem cells. Sonic hedgehog and N-myc are important mediators of sonic hedgehog-induced proliferation of neural stem cells.

白藜芦醇对肠癌SW480细胞侵袭转移能力及Hedgehog信号通路的影响

目的:研究白藜芦醇对肠癌SW480细胞侵袭转移能力和对Hedgehog (Hh)信号通路的影响。方法:选用肠癌SW480细胞为研究对象,通过Transwell侵袭试验和RT-PCR、Western blot方法检测肠癌SW480细胞侵袭转移能力和Hh信号通路相关蛋白及mRNA的表达情况。结果:与未经白藜芦醇处理的肠癌SW480细胞比较,经白藜芦醇处理的肠癌SW480细胞的侵袭转移能力明显降低,E-钙粘蛋白(E-cadherin)和N-钙粘蛋白(N-cadherin) mRNA的表达情况及E-cadherin和N-cadherin蛋白水平均明显降低,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:白藜芦醇能下调Hh信号通路的表达,从而降低肠癌SW480细胞的侵袭转移能力。