Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely ...Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely involves multiple mechanisms with limited therapies available, and is associated with defects in connective tissue including elastic fibers. This study was designed to investigate the expression of fibulin-5 and lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOXL1） in the cardinal ligament in samples taken from the POP group compared to the non-POP group. Specimens were obtained during abdominal hysterectomy from the cardinal ligament of 53 women with POP and 25 age- and par- ity- matched women with non-POP among post-menopausal women with benign gynecologic pathology. Protein expression was evaluated using the immunohistochemical staining method. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and Spearman＇s correlation were used with the statistical package SPSS13.0 system. Our results showed that both fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expressions were decreased in the cardinal ligament in the POP group compared to the non- POP group （P 〈 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 and LOXL1 were correlated closely with the stage of POP, ac- companied by stress urinary incontinence and frequency of vaginal delivery （P 〈 0.05）, but had no relationship with post-menopausal state （P 〉 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 was positively associated with LOXL1 in POP （P 〈 0.05）. We conclude that changes in fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expression may play a role in the development of POP.展开更多
Dear Editor： I would like to congratulate Zhou et al.[1] on their study of the correlation between expression of lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOX-1） and fibulin-5 （F5） in the car- dinal ligament tissue and pelvic organ ...Dear Editor： I would like to congratulate Zhou et al.[1] on their study of the correlation between expression of lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOX-1） and fibulin-5 （F5） in the car- dinal ligament tissue and pelvic organ prolapse （POP）. In their elegant work, they evaluated the levels of LOX-1 and F5 in connective tissue of the cardinal ligament in order to demonstrate signs of elastinopa- thy in women with POP. They stress the concept that several environmental risk factors could cause qualitative and quantitative changes in the connective tissue promoting POP. The above authors conclude that the specific mechanism of LOXL1 and F5 involved in the development of POP is unclear.展开更多
AIM:To study the associations between lysyl oxidaselike 1(LOXL1)polymorphisms and primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)remain inconsistent.In this study,we have performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association of ...AIM:To study the associations between lysyl oxidaselike 1(LOXL1)polymorphisms and primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)remain inconsistent.In this study,we have performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association of LOXL1 polymorphisms with POAG risk.METHODS:Published literature from PubMed and other databases were retrieved.All studies evaluating the association between LOXL1 polymorphisms(rs2165241,rs1048661,rs3825942)and POAG risk were included.Pooled odds ratio(OR)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were calculated using random-or fixed-effects model.RESULTS:Twelve studies were identified as eligible articles,with thirteen(2098 cases and 16 473 controls),thirteen(1795 cases and 2916 controls)and sixteen population cohorts(2456 cases and 2846 controls)for the association of rs2165241,rs1048661 and rs3825942with POAG risk respectively.Overall analyses showed noassociation between each LOXL1 polymorphism and POAG risk,and the negative associations were remained when the subjects were stratified as Caucasian and Asian.The heterozygote of rs2165241 was associated with reduced POAG risk in hospital-based populations(TC vs CC:OR,0.79,95%CI:0.63-0.99),and rs1048661was associated with increased POAG risk in hospitalbased populations in a dominant model(TT vs CC+CT:OR,1.23,95%CI:1.01-1.50);however,these associations were not found in population-based subjects.CONCLUSION:This meta-analysis suggests that LOXL1 polymorphisms are not associated with POAG risk.Given the limited sample size,the associations of LOXL1 polymorphisms with POAG risk in hospital-based populations await further investigation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC) is one of the main causes of cancer mortality worldwide.Recent studies on tumor microenvironments have shown that tumor metabolism exerts a vital role in cancer progression.AIM To investi...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC) is one of the main causes of cancer mortality worldwide.Recent studies on tumor microenvironments have shown that tumor metabolism exerts a vital role in cancer progression.AIM To investigate whether lysyl oxidase(LOX) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α(HIF1α) are prognostic and predictive biomarkers in GC.METHODS A total of 80 tissue and blood samples were collected from 140 patients admitted to our hospital between August 2008 and March 2012. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to measure the expression of LOX and HIF1α in tumor and adjacent tissues collected from patients with GC. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) analysis was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of LOX and HIF1α in patients with GC. In addition, single-factor analysis was applied to analyze the relationship between LOX, HIF1α and prognosis of GC.RESULTS Immunohistochemical staining suggested that the expression levels of LOX and HIF1α increased in tumor tissues from patients with GC. QRT-PCR analysis indicated that mRNA expression of LOX and HIF1α was also upregulated in tumor tissues, which was in accordance with the above results. We also detected expression of these two genes in blood samples. The expression level of LOX and HIF1α was higher in patients with GC than in healthy controls. Additional analysis showed that the expression level of LOX and HIF1α was related to the clinicopathological characteristics of GC. Expression of LOX and HIF1α increased with the number of lymph node metastases, deeper infiltration depth and later tumor–node–metastasis stages. Single-factor analysis showed that high expression of LOX and HIF1α led to poor prognosis of patients with GC.CONCLUSION LOX and HIF1α can be used as prognostic and predictive biomarkers for GC.展开更多
In the present study, we developed silicosis of rat model by bronchial perfusion SiO2 dust, and intervenes with AcSDKP, immunohisto chemistry was used to detect NF-κb and MCP-1 expression in lung tissue, and positive...In the present study, we developed silicosis of rat model by bronchial perfusion SiO2 dust, and intervenes with AcSDKP, immunohisto chemistry was used to detect NF-κb and MCP-1 expression in lung tissue, and positive cells were counted. We found that compared with silicotic model group, the positive cells of NF-κb and MCP-1 were decreased significantly in anti-fibrosis treatment of AcSDKP group. The findings suggest that AcSDKP could inhibit the expression of NF-κb and MCP-1 in lung tissue of silicosos, this may be related to AcSDKP inhibit of macrophage infiltration in lung tissue and reduced the degree of dust alveolitis.展开更多
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 syndr...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.展开更多
文摘Pelvic organ prolapse （POP） is a disabling disorder in women characterized by a loss of pelvic floor support, leading to the herniation of the uterus into or through the vagina. POP is a complex problem that likely involves multiple mechanisms with limited therapies available, and is associated with defects in connective tissue including elastic fibers. This study was designed to investigate the expression of fibulin-5 and lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOXL1） in the cardinal ligament in samples taken from the POP group compared to the non-POP group. Specimens were obtained during abdominal hysterectomy from the cardinal ligament of 53 women with POP and 25 age- and par- ity- matched women with non-POP among post-menopausal women with benign gynecologic pathology. Protein expression was evaluated using the immunohistochemical staining method. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and Spearman＇s correlation were used with the statistical package SPSS13.0 system. Our results showed that both fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expressions were decreased in the cardinal ligament in the POP group compared to the non- POP group （P 〈 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 and LOXL1 were correlated closely with the stage of POP, ac- companied by stress urinary incontinence and frequency of vaginal delivery （P 〈 0.05）, but had no relationship with post-menopausal state （P 〉 0.05）. The expression of fibulin-5 was positively associated with LOXL1 in POP （P 〈 0.05）. We conclude that changes in fibulin-5 and LOXL1 expression may play a role in the development of POP.
文摘Dear Editor： I would like to congratulate Zhou et al.[1] on their study of the correlation between expression of lysyl oxidase-like 1 （LOX-1） and fibulin-5 （F5） in the car- dinal ligament tissue and pelvic organ prolapse （POP）. In their elegant work, they evaluated the levels of LOX-1 and F5 in connective tissue of the cardinal ligament in order to demonstrate signs of elastinopa- thy in women with POP. They stress the concept that several environmental risk factors could cause qualitative and quantitative changes in the connective tissue promoting POP. The above authors conclude that the specific mechanism of LOXL1 and F5 involved in the development of POP is unclear.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Educational Bureau Foundation,China(Y201223905)
文摘AIM:To study the associations between lysyl oxidaselike 1(LOXL1)polymorphisms and primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)remain inconsistent.In this study,we have performed a meta-analysis to investigate the association of LOXL1 polymorphisms with POAG risk.METHODS:Published literature from PubMed and other databases were retrieved.All studies evaluating the association between LOXL1 polymorphisms(rs2165241,rs1048661,rs3825942)and POAG risk were included.Pooled odds ratio(OR)and 95%confidence interval(CI)were calculated using random-or fixed-effects model.RESULTS:Twelve studies were identified as eligible articles,with thirteen(2098 cases and 16 473 controls),thirteen(1795 cases and 2916 controls)and sixteen population cohorts(2456 cases and 2846 controls)for the association of rs2165241,rs1048661 and rs3825942with POAG risk respectively.Overall analyses showed noassociation between each LOXL1 polymorphism and POAG risk,and the negative associations were remained when the subjects were stratified as Caucasian and Asian.The heterozygote of rs2165241 was associated with reduced POAG risk in hospital-based populations(TC vs CC:OR,0.79,95%CI:0.63-0.99),and rs1048661was associated with increased POAG risk in hospitalbased populations in a dominant model(TT vs CC+CT:OR,1.23,95%CI:1.01-1.50);however,these associations were not found in population-based subjects.CONCLUSION:This meta-analysis suggests that LOXL1 polymorphisms are not associated with POAG risk.Given the limited sample size,the associations of LOXL1 polymorphisms with POAG risk in hospital-based populations await further investigation.
基金Supported by the grants from the Military Medical Science and Technology Youth Training Program Project(16QNP146)
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC) is one of the main causes of cancer mortality worldwide.Recent studies on tumor microenvironments have shown that tumor metabolism exerts a vital role in cancer progression.AIM To investigate whether lysyl oxidase(LOX) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α(HIF1α) are prognostic and predictive biomarkers in GC.METHODS A total of 80 tissue and blood samples were collected from 140 patients admitted to our hospital between August 2008 and March 2012. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to measure the expression of LOX and HIF1α in tumor and adjacent tissues collected from patients with GC. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) analysis was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of LOX and HIF1α in patients with GC. In addition, single-factor analysis was applied to analyze the relationship between LOX, HIF1α and prognosis of GC.RESULTS Immunohistochemical staining suggested that the expression levels of LOX and HIF1α increased in tumor tissues from patients with GC. QRT-PCR analysis indicated that mRNA expression of LOX and HIF1α was also upregulated in tumor tissues, which was in accordance with the above results. We also detected expression of these two genes in blood samples. The expression level of LOX and HIF1α was higher in patients with GC than in healthy controls. Additional analysis showed that the expression level of LOX and HIF1α was related to the clinicopathological characteristics of GC. Expression of LOX and HIF1α increased with the number of lymph node metastases, deeper infiltration depth and later tumor–node–metastasis stages. Single-factor analysis showed that high expression of LOX and HIF1α led to poor prognosis of patients with GC.CONCLUSION LOX and HIF1α can be used as prognostic and predictive biomarkers for GC.
文摘In the present study, we developed silicosis of rat model by bronchial perfusion SiO2 dust, and intervenes with AcSDKP, immunohisto chemistry was used to detect NF-κb and MCP-1 expression in lung tissue, and positive cells were counted. We found that compared with silicotic model group, the positive cells of NF-κb and MCP-1 were decreased significantly in anti-fibrosis treatment of AcSDKP group. The findings suggest that AcSDKP could inhibit the expression of NF-κb and MCP-1 in lung tissue of silicosos, this may be related to AcSDKP inhibit of macrophage infiltration in lung tissue and reduced the degree of dust alveolitis.
基金supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean Government,Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(2016R1C1B102207,2022R1A2C1004141 and 2022R1A2C-1091712)the National R&D Program for Cancer Control through the National Cancer Center(NCC)funded by the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea(HA22C0053000022).
文摘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.
