目的探讨血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂对小鼠Lewis肺癌移植瘤血管新生及血管内皮生长因子A(VEGFA)、血管内皮细胞生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)表达的影响。方法从75只C57BL/6小鼠中随机取15只作为正常组,其余小鼠均进行Lewis肺癌荷瘤造模。将造模成功...目的探讨血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂对小鼠Lewis肺癌移植瘤血管新生及血管内皮生长因子A(VEGFA)、血管内皮细胞生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)表达的影响。方法从75只C57BL/6小鼠中随机取15只作为正常组,其余小鼠均进行Lewis肺癌荷瘤造模。将造模成功的60只小鼠随机分为模型组、顺铂组、血府逐瘀胶囊组、血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组,每组15只。血府逐瘀胶囊组给予血府逐瘀胶囊0.36 g/kg灌胃,模型组给予生理盐水灌胃,均2次/d;顺铂组给予2 mg/kg的顺铂腹腔注射,2 d 1次;血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组给予0.36 g/kg血府逐瘀胶囊灌胃(2次/d)和2 mg/kg的顺铂腹腔注射(2 d 1次);正常组不给予任何干预。各组连续干预15 d后,统计存活率,摘取瘤组织并称量瘤重,计算抑瘤率,免疫组化法检测肿瘤组织中微血管数量,ELISA法测定血浆VEGFA、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)水平,免疫印迹法检测肿瘤组织中VEGFA、VEGFR2蛋白表达情况。结果顺铂组和血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组小鼠存活率明显高于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05);血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组瘤重明显低于其他组(P均<0.05),抑瘤率明显高于顺铂组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05),肿瘤组织中微血管数明显少于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05);顺铂组瘤重明显低于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05),抑瘤率明显高于血府逐瘀胶囊组(P<0.05),肿瘤组织中微血管数明显少于其他组(P均<0.05)。顺铂组血浆VEGFA、bFGF水平和肿瘤组织中VEGFA、VEGFR2蛋白相对表达量均明显低于模型组(P均<0.05);血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组血浆bFGF水平和肿瘤组织中VEGFR2蛋白相对表达量均明显低于模型组(P均<0.05)。结论血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂对Lewis肺癌荷瘤小鼠具有显著的抑瘤及抑制肿瘤血管新生的作用,其机制可能与VEGFA/VEGFR2信号通路相关。展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of endostar(ED) combined with cisplatin(DDP) on model of C57BL/6 rats,and to further investigate the inhibiting mechanism of endostar from tumor angiogenesis.Methods:Lewis ...Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of endostar(ED) combined with cisplatin(DDP) on model of C57BL/6 rats,and to further investigate the inhibiting mechanism of endostar from tumor angiogenesis.Methods:Lewis lung cancer cells were inoculated in C57BL/6 mouse,then the mouse were randomized into control group(group A),ED(group B),DDP(group C) and ED/DDP (group D).They were treated according to the plan.And the expressions of VEGF and Sema3A were evaluated by immunhistochemisty.Results:The weight of tumor increased in group A and B.It was decreased in group C and D.The tumor volume was increased in all the 4 groups. The VEGF expression of group D was obviously lower than the other group 3,but the Sema3A expressed of group D was significantly strengthener than the other group 3.The VEGF expression of group B and group D were obviously low especially in the 4th-8th days.Pearson correlated analysis showed that the expression VEGF and Sema3A were negatively correlated(r=-0.72, P【0.05).Conclusions:ED combined with DDP could control the tumor growth effectively,and avoid weight loss.ED could reduce VEGF expression,and enhance Sema3A expression.Tumor vessel presents transient normalization.It is easy for DDP perfusion,and to kill tumor cells.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mech...Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mechanism.Methods:Mice survival rate and anti-tumor effects were observed in different concentrations of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC after the Lewis lung cancer mice model was established.VEGF and endostatin expressions were detected by immunohistochemical assay.Results:Lewis lung cancer was be inhibited by 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC(P<0.05).Microvessel density(MVD) in 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical assay results showed that VEGF and endostatin expressions in the 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Western blot results also showed that NF-κB inhibitor PDTC could inhibit VEGF and endostatin expressions in tumor tissues.Conclusions:NF-κB inhibitor PDTC can inhibit tumor formation and reduce tumor angiogenesis in mice with Lewis lung cancer;and its mechanism maybe associated to VEGF and endostatin down-regulation.展开更多
Objective: To observe the antitumor effect and mechanism of recombinant human endostatin(Endostar) injection in tumor combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin on subcutaneous transplanted Lewis lung cancer...Objective: To observe the antitumor effect and mechanism of recombinant human endostatin(Endostar) injection in tumor combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin on subcutaneous transplanted Lewis lung cancer in rats. Methods: A total of 30 C57 rats were selected, and the monoplast suspension of Lewis lung cancer was injected into the left axilla to prepare the subcutaneous transplanted tumor models in the axilla of right upper limb. The models were randomly divided into Groups A, B, and C. Medication was conducted when the tumor grew to 400 mm3. Group A was the control group without any interventional treatment. Group B was injected with Endostar 5 mg.kg-1.d for 10 d. Group C was given the injection of Endostar 5 mg.kg-1.d combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin 5 mg.kg-1.d for 10 d. All the rats in three groups were executed the day after the 10-d medication and the tumor was taken off for measurement of volume and mass changes and calculation of antitumor rate, after which the vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) concentration in rats' plasma was determined by ELISA. The tumor tissues were cut for the preparation of conventional biopsies. After hematoxylin-eosin staining, the pathologic histology was examined to observe the structures of tumor tissues, VEGF score and microvessel density(MVD) in each group. Results: The volume and mass of tumor in Groups B and C were significantly lower than Group A(P < 0.05) while the tumor volume and mass in Group C were significantly lower than Group B(P < 0.05). The antitumor rate in Group C was significantly higher than Group B(P < 0.05), but the tumor VEGF score, MVD and plasma VEGF level in Group C were significantly lower than Groups A and B(P < 0.05). In Group B, the tumor VEGF score, MVD and plasma VEGF level were significantly lower than Group A(P < 0.05). The microscopic image of Group C showed that its number of active tumor cells and the blood capillary around tumor was significantly smaller than that of Groups A and B, and meanwhile atrophy and liquefactive necrosis were seen in local tumor. Conclusions: Endostar injection combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin is effective in reducing tumor VEGF score and MVD of transplanted tumor tissues in rats with Lewis lung cancer to obstruct the nutrient supply of tumor cells and kill tumor cells, so that the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and metastasis can be achieved with a remarkable effect.展开更多
AIM: The Lewis b (Leb) antigen has been implicated as a possible binding site for attachment of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori)to gastric mucosa. However, studies both supporting and denying this association have been ...AIM: The Lewis b (Leb) antigen has been implicated as a possible binding site for attachment of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori)to gastric mucosa. However, studies both supporting and denying this association have been reported in the literature. Differences in secretor (Se)genotype have been suggested as a possible reason for previous discrepancies. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between Le and Se genotypes and H pylori infection rates in people with peptic ulcer or gastric cancer.METHODS: Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 347 patients with endoscopic evidence of peptic ulcer disease (235 cases of duodenal ulcer, 62 of gastric ulcer,and 50 of combined duodenal ulcer/gastric ulcer) and 51patients with gastric cancer on endoscopy. Peripheral blood specimens from 101 unrelated normal volunteers were used as controls. Lewis phenotype was determined using an antibody method, whereas Le and Se genotypes were determined by DNA amplification and restriction enzyme analysis. Gastric or duodenal biopsies taken from patients with endoscopic evidence of peptic ulcer or gastric cancer were cultured for H pylori. Isolates were identified as H pylori by morphology and production of urease and catalase. The H pylori infection status was also evaluated by rapid urease test (CLO test), and urea breath test (13C-UBT). Results of studies were analyzed by chi-square test (taken as significant).RESULTS: H pyloriwas isolated from 83.7% (303/347)of patients with peptic ulcer disease. Statistical analysis did not show any significant difference in Lewis phenotype or genotype between patients with and without H pylori infection. No significant association was found between Lewis genotype and peptic ulcer or gastric cancer.CONCLUSION: Lewis blood genotype or phenotype may not play a role in the pathogenesis of H pyloriinfection.However, bacterial strain differences and the presence of more than one attachment mechanism may limit the value of epidemiological studies in elucidating this matter.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of short interference RNA (siRNA) against STAT3 induced inhibition of STAT3 gene expression and on the growth and apoptosis of Lewis lung cancer cells. METHODS pSilencer 2.1-U6 STAT3 ...OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of short interference RNA (siRNA) against STAT3 induced inhibition of STAT3 gene expression and on the growth and apoptosis of Lewis lung cancer cells. METHODS pSilencer 2.1-U6 STAT3 siRNA against STAT3-mRNA was synthesized. Lewis lung cancer cells were divided into 3 groups: vehicle, plasmid, and STAT3 siRNA in which the cells were treated with RPMI-1640 culture media, or transfected with pSilencer empty vector, or pSilencer STAT3 siRNA. Semiquantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis of STAT3 gene expression in the cells was performed 72 h after transfection. MTT assay for cell proliferation, flow cytometry and DNA laddering electrophoresis were used for determination of cell proliferation and apoptosis. RESULTS STAT3 was markedly expressed at both the mRNA and protein levels in the cells treated with RPMI-1640 media or transfected with the plasmid vector, whereas STAT3 expression was significantly reduced in cells treated with STAT3 siRNA. These findings suggest that STAT3 siRNA effectively inhibited STAT3 expression. Transfection of the cells with STAT3 siRNA resulted in significant cellular growth inhibition and enhanced apoptosis. CONCLUSION Transfection of Lewis lung cancer cells with synthetic STAT3 siRNA resulted in effective inhibition of STAT3 gene expression at both protein and mRNA levels, leading to induced apoptosis and growth suppression.展开更多
This study aims at determining the therapeutic effect of knockdown of signal transducers and activators of transcription3（STAT3） gene expression by short interference RNA（siRNA） on transplanted Lewis lung cancer i...This study aims at determining the therapeutic effect of knockdown of signal transducers and activators of transcription3（STAT3） gene expression by short interference RNA（siRNA） on transplanted Lewis lung cancer in mice in vivo. pSilencer 2.1-U6 STAT3 siRNA against STAT3（STAT3 siRNA） was synthesized. Lewis lung cancer cells were inoculated subcutaneously into C57BL/6 mice. Seven days after inoculation, the tumor-bearing mice were randomly divided into 3 groups and received intratumoral injection of （1） vehicle（PBS solution）, （2） vector（negative control）, and （3） STAT3 siRNA. Tumor volume and weight were calculated. Tumors and the lungs were excised for 21 days after inoculation. Expressions of STAT3, vascular endothelial growth factor（VEGF）, and matrix metalloproteinase-2（MMP2） were analyzed by RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemical staining. HE staining and TUNEL assay were used to confirm the apoptosis of tumors. The synthetic STAT3 siRNA effectively suppressed tumor growth, prevented tumor from pulmonary metastasis, and induced tumor apoptosis in vivo compared with vehicle and vectore in controls. It significantly inhibited STAT3 expression to contribute to downregulation of VEGF and MMP2 expression within tumors in vivo. This study demonstrates that STAT3 siRNA can effectively inhibit the expression of STAT3 gene within tumors, leading to suppression of tumor growth, prevention of cancer from pulmonary metastasis, and enhancing apoptosis of the transplanted Lewis lung cancer in mice in vivo.展开更多
文摘目的探讨血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂对小鼠Lewis肺癌移植瘤血管新生及血管内皮生长因子A(VEGFA)、血管内皮细胞生长因子受体2(VEGFR2)表达的影响。方法从75只C57BL/6小鼠中随机取15只作为正常组,其余小鼠均进行Lewis肺癌荷瘤造模。将造模成功的60只小鼠随机分为模型组、顺铂组、血府逐瘀胶囊组、血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组,每组15只。血府逐瘀胶囊组给予血府逐瘀胶囊0.36 g/kg灌胃,模型组给予生理盐水灌胃,均2次/d;顺铂组给予2 mg/kg的顺铂腹腔注射,2 d 1次;血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组给予0.36 g/kg血府逐瘀胶囊灌胃(2次/d)和2 mg/kg的顺铂腹腔注射(2 d 1次);正常组不给予任何干预。各组连续干预15 d后,统计存活率,摘取瘤组织并称量瘤重,计算抑瘤率,免疫组化法检测肿瘤组织中微血管数量,ELISA法测定血浆VEGFA、碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)水平,免疫印迹法检测肿瘤组织中VEGFA、VEGFR2蛋白表达情况。结果顺铂组和血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组小鼠存活率明显高于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05);血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组瘤重明显低于其他组(P均<0.05),抑瘤率明显高于顺铂组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05),肿瘤组织中微血管数明显少于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05);顺铂组瘤重明显低于模型组和血府逐瘀胶囊组(P均<0.05),抑瘤率明显高于血府逐瘀胶囊组(P<0.05),肿瘤组织中微血管数明显少于其他组(P均<0.05)。顺铂组血浆VEGFA、bFGF水平和肿瘤组织中VEGFA、VEGFR2蛋白相对表达量均明显低于模型组(P均<0.05);血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂组血浆bFGF水平和肿瘤组织中VEGFR2蛋白相对表达量均明显低于模型组(P均<0.05)。结论血府逐瘀胶囊联合顺铂对Lewis肺癌荷瘤小鼠具有显著的抑瘤及抑制肿瘤血管新生的作用,其机制可能与VEGFA/VEGFR2信号通路相关。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of endostar(ED) combined with cisplatin(DDP) on model of C57BL/6 rats,and to further investigate the inhibiting mechanism of endostar from tumor angiogenesis.Methods:Lewis lung cancer cells were inoculated in C57BL/6 mouse,then the mouse were randomized into control group(group A),ED(group B),DDP(group C) and ED/DDP (group D).They were treated according to the plan.And the expressions of VEGF and Sema3A were evaluated by immunhistochemisty.Results:The weight of tumor increased in group A and B.It was decreased in group C and D.The tumor volume was increased in all the 4 groups. The VEGF expression of group D was obviously lower than the other group 3,but the Sema3A expressed of group D was significantly strengthener than the other group 3.The VEGF expression of group B and group D were obviously low especially in the 4th-8th days.Pearson correlated analysis showed that the expression VEGF and Sema3A were negatively correlated(r=-0.72, P【0.05).Conclusions:ED combined with DDP could control the tumor growth effectively,and avoid weight loss.ED could reduce VEGF expression,and enhance Sema3A expression.Tumor vessel presents transient normalization.It is easy for DDP perfusion,and to kill tumor cells.
基金supported by Natural Science Fund Project of Liaoning Province.No.:201102050
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mechanism.Methods:Mice survival rate and anti-tumor effects were observed in different concentrations of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC after the Lewis lung cancer mice model was established.VEGF and endostatin expressions were detected by immunohistochemical assay.Results:Lewis lung cancer was be inhibited by 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC(P<0.05).Microvessel density(MVD) in 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical assay results showed that VEGF and endostatin expressions in the 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Western blot results also showed that NF-κB inhibitor PDTC could inhibit VEGF and endostatin expressions in tumor tissues.Conclusions:NF-κB inhibitor PDTC can inhibit tumor formation and reduce tumor angiogenesis in mice with Lewis lung cancer;and its mechanism maybe associated to VEGF and endostatin down-regulation.
基金supported by Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program(No.2012921017)
文摘Objective: To observe the antitumor effect and mechanism of recombinant human endostatin(Endostar) injection in tumor combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin on subcutaneous transplanted Lewis lung cancer in rats. Methods: A total of 30 C57 rats were selected, and the monoplast suspension of Lewis lung cancer was injected into the left axilla to prepare the subcutaneous transplanted tumor models in the axilla of right upper limb. The models were randomly divided into Groups A, B, and C. Medication was conducted when the tumor grew to 400 mm3. Group A was the control group without any interventional treatment. Group B was injected with Endostar 5 mg.kg-1.d for 10 d. Group C was given the injection of Endostar 5 mg.kg-1.d combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin 5 mg.kg-1.d for 10 d. All the rats in three groups were executed the day after the 10-d medication and the tumor was taken off for measurement of volume and mass changes and calculation of antitumor rate, after which the vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) concentration in rats' plasma was determined by ELISA. The tumor tissues were cut for the preparation of conventional biopsies. After hematoxylin-eosin staining, the pathologic histology was examined to observe the structures of tumor tissues, VEGF score and microvessel density(MVD) in each group. Results: The volume and mass of tumor in Groups B and C were significantly lower than Group A(P < 0.05) while the tumor volume and mass in Group C were significantly lower than Group B(P < 0.05). The antitumor rate in Group C was significantly higher than Group B(P < 0.05), but the tumor VEGF score, MVD and plasma VEGF level in Group C were significantly lower than Groups A and B(P < 0.05). In Group B, the tumor VEGF score, MVD and plasma VEGF level were significantly lower than Group A(P < 0.05). The microscopic image of Group C showed that its number of active tumor cells and the blood capillary around tumor was significantly smaller than that of Groups A and B, and meanwhile atrophy and liquefactive necrosis were seen in local tumor. Conclusions: Endostar injection combined with intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin is effective in reducing tumor VEGF score and MVD of transplanted tumor tissues in rats with Lewis lung cancer to obstruct the nutrient supply of tumor cells and kill tumor cells, so that the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and metastasis can be achieved with a remarkable effect.
文摘AIM: The Lewis b (Leb) antigen has been implicated as a possible binding site for attachment of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori)to gastric mucosa. However, studies both supporting and denying this association have been reported in the literature. Differences in secretor (Se)genotype have been suggested as a possible reason for previous discrepancies. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between Le and Se genotypes and H pylori infection rates in people with peptic ulcer or gastric cancer.METHODS: Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 347 patients with endoscopic evidence of peptic ulcer disease (235 cases of duodenal ulcer, 62 of gastric ulcer,and 50 of combined duodenal ulcer/gastric ulcer) and 51patients with gastric cancer on endoscopy. Peripheral blood specimens from 101 unrelated normal volunteers were used as controls. Lewis phenotype was determined using an antibody method, whereas Le and Se genotypes were determined by DNA amplification and restriction enzyme analysis. Gastric or duodenal biopsies taken from patients with endoscopic evidence of peptic ulcer or gastric cancer were cultured for H pylori. Isolates were identified as H pylori by morphology and production of urease and catalase. The H pylori infection status was also evaluated by rapid urease test (CLO test), and urea breath test (13C-UBT). Results of studies were analyzed by chi-square test (taken as significant).RESULTS: H pyloriwas isolated from 83.7% (303/347)of patients with peptic ulcer disease. Statistical analysis did not show any significant difference in Lewis phenotype or genotype between patients with and without H pylori infection. No significant association was found between Lewis genotype and peptic ulcer or gastric cancer.CONCLUSION: Lewis blood genotype or phenotype may not play a role in the pathogenesis of H pyloriinfection.However, bacterial strain differences and the presence of more than one attachment mechanism may limit the value of epidemiological studies in elucidating this matter.
文摘OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of short interference RNA (siRNA) against STAT3 induced inhibition of STAT3 gene expression and on the growth and apoptosis of Lewis lung cancer cells. METHODS pSilencer 2.1-U6 STAT3 siRNA against STAT3-mRNA was synthesized. Lewis lung cancer cells were divided into 3 groups: vehicle, plasmid, and STAT3 siRNA in which the cells were treated with RPMI-1640 culture media, or transfected with pSilencer empty vector, or pSilencer STAT3 siRNA. Semiquantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis of STAT3 gene expression in the cells was performed 72 h after transfection. MTT assay for cell proliferation, flow cytometry and DNA laddering electrophoresis were used for determination of cell proliferation and apoptosis. RESULTS STAT3 was markedly expressed at both the mRNA and protein levels in the cells treated with RPMI-1640 media or transfected with the plasmid vector, whereas STAT3 expression was significantly reduced in cells treated with STAT3 siRNA. These findings suggest that STAT3 siRNA effectively inhibited STAT3 expression. Transfection of the cells with STAT3 siRNA resulted in significant cellular growth inhibition and enhanced apoptosis. CONCLUSION Transfection of Lewis lung cancer cells with synthetic STAT3 siRNA resulted in effective inhibition of STAT3 gene expression at both protein and mRNA levels, leading to induced apoptosis and growth suppression.
基金the Grants from the Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province, China(Nos.200505120 and 20050408-1)the Burea of Science and Technology of Changchun City, China(No.2006135)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(No.30670301)PhD Scientific Research Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20050183069)Jilin Province Talent Development Foundation(2006)
文摘This study aims at determining the therapeutic effect of knockdown of signal transducers and activators of transcription3（STAT3） gene expression by short interference RNA（siRNA） on transplanted Lewis lung cancer in mice in vivo. pSilencer 2.1-U6 STAT3 siRNA against STAT3（STAT3 siRNA） was synthesized. Lewis lung cancer cells were inoculated subcutaneously into C57BL/6 mice. Seven days after inoculation, the tumor-bearing mice were randomly divided into 3 groups and received intratumoral injection of （1） vehicle（PBS solution）, （2） vector（negative control）, and （3） STAT3 siRNA. Tumor volume and weight were calculated. Tumors and the lungs were excised for 21 days after inoculation. Expressions of STAT3, vascular endothelial growth factor（VEGF）, and matrix metalloproteinase-2（MMP2） were analyzed by RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemical staining. HE staining and TUNEL assay were used to confirm the apoptosis of tumors. The synthetic STAT3 siRNA effectively suppressed tumor growth, prevented tumor from pulmonary metastasis, and induced tumor apoptosis in vivo compared with vehicle and vectore in controls. It significantly inhibited STAT3 expression to contribute to downregulation of VEGF and MMP2 expression within tumors in vivo. This study demonstrates that STAT3 siRNA can effectively inhibit the expression of STAT3 gene within tumors, leading to suppression of tumor growth, prevention of cancer from pulmonary metastasis, and enhancing apoptosis of the transplanted Lewis lung cancer in mice in vivo.
