Long noncoding RNAs HAND2-AS1 ultrasound microbubbles suppress hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating the miR-873-5p/tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 axis

BACKGROUND Increasing data indicated that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)were directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence and development of tumors,including hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Recent studies had found that the expression of lncRNA HAND2-AS1 was downregulated in HCC tissues,but its role in HCC progression is unclear.Ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction mediated gene transfection is a new method to overexpress genes.AIM To study the role of ultrasound microbubbles(UTMBs)mediated HAND2-AS1 in the progression of HCC,in order to provide a new reference for the treatment of HCC.METHODS In vitro,we transfected HAND2-AS1 siRNA into HepG2 cells by UTMBs,and detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)by cell counting kit-8 assay,flow cytometry,Transwell invasion assay and Western blotting,respectively.In addition,we transfected miR-837-5p mimic into UTMBs treated cells and observed the changes of cell behavior.Next,the UTMBs treated HepG2 cells were transfected together with miR-837-5p mimic and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2)overexpression vector,and we detected cell proliferation,apoptosis,invasion and EMT.In vivo,we established a mouse model of subcutaneous transplantation of HepG2 cells and observed the effect of HAND2-AS1 silencing on tumor formation ability.RESULTS We found that UTMBs carrying HAND2-AS1 restricted cell proliferation,invasion,and EMT,encouraged apoptosis,and HAND2-AS1 silencing eliminated the effect of UTMBs.Additionally,miR-873-5p targets the gene HAND2-AS1,which also targets the 3’UTR of TIMP2.And miR-873-5p mimic counteracted the impact of HAND2-AS1.Further,miR-873-5p mimic solely or in combination with pcDNA-TIMP2 had been transformed into HepG2 cells exposed to UTMBs.We discovered that TIMP2 reversed the effect of miR-873-5p mimic caused by the blocked signalling cascade for matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)2/MMP9.In vivo results showed that HAND2-AS1 silencing significantly inhibited tumor formation in mice.CONCLUSION LncRNA HAND2-AS1 promotes TIMP2 expression by targeting miR-873-5p to inhibit HepG2 cell growth and delay HCC progression.

A matrix metalloproteinase-responsive hydrogel system controls angiogenic peptide release for repair of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

Vascular endothelial growth factor and its mimic peptide KLTWQELYQLKYKGI(QK)are widely used as the most potent angiogenic factors for the treatment of multiple ischemic diseases.However,conventional topical drug delivery often results in a burst release of the drug,leading to transient retention(inefficacy)and undesirable diffusion(toxicity)in vivo.Therefore,a drug delivery system that responds to changes in the microenvironment of tissue regeneration and controls vascular endothelial growth factor release is crucial to improve the treatment of ischemic stroke.Matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)is gradually upregulated after cerebral ischemia.Herein,vascular endothelial growth factor mimic peptide QK was self-assembled with MMP-2-cleaved peptide PLGLAG(TIMP)and customizable peptide amphiphilic(PA)molecules to construct nanofiber hydrogel PA-TIMP-QK.PA-TIMP-QK was found to control the delivery of QK by MMP-2 upregulation after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion and had a similar biological activity with vascular endothelial growth factor in vitro.The results indicated that PA-TIMP-QK promoted neuronal survival,restored local blood circulation,reduced blood-brain barrier permeability,and restored motor function.These findings suggest that the self-assembling nanofiber hydrogel PA-TIMP-QK may provide an intelligent drug delivery system that responds to the microenvironment and promotes regeneration and repair after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Suppression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 via RNA interference inhibits pancreatic carcinoma cell invasiveness and adhesion

AIM:To investigate the inhibitory effects of RNA interference (RNAi) on expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) gene and invasiveness and adhesion of human pancreatic cancer cell line,BxPC-3.METHODS:RNAi was performed using the vector (pGPU6)-based small interference RNA (siRNA) plasmid gene silence system to specifically knock down MMP-2 expression in pancreatic cancer cell line,BxPC-3. Four groups of different specific target sequence in coding region of MMP-2 and one non-specific sequence were chosen to construct four experimental siRNA plasmids of pGPU6-1,pGPU6-2,pGPU6-3 and pGPU6-4,and one negative control siRNA plasmid of pGPU6 (-). MMP-2 expression was measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot. Cell proliferation and apoptosis were examined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) and flow cytometry,respectively. The abilities of adhesion and invasion were detected by cell adhesion assay and cell invasion assay using Transwell chambers.RESULTS:The expression of MMP-2 was inhibited and the inhibitory effects of different sequence varied. pGPU6-1 group had the most efficient inhibitory effect,followed by pGPU6-2 and pGPU6-3 groups.Invasiveness and adhesion were more significantly reduced in pGPU6-1,pGPU6-2 and pGPU6-3 groups as compared with pGPU6 (-) and blank control groups. However,no difference concerning cell proliferation and apoptosis was observed after transfection between experiment groups and control groups.CONCLUSION:RNAi against MMP-2 successfully inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of MMP-2 in the pancreatic cancer cell line,BxPC-3,leading to a potent suppression of tumor cell adhesion and invasion without affecting cell proliferation and apoptosis. These findings suggest that the RNAi approach towards MMP-2 may be an effective therapeutic strategy for the clinical management of pancreatic tumor.

Relationship between matrix metalloproteinase-2 mRNA expression and clinicopathological and urokinase-type plasminogen activator system parameters and prognosis in human gastric cancer

AIM: To investigate the relationship between matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) mRNA expression and clinicopathologic and urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) system parameter and prognosis in human gastric cancer. METHODS: Expression of MMP-2 mRNA, uPA, and uPA-R mRNA in tumor tissues and ≥5 cm adjacent normal tissues from 67 cases of gastric cancer was studied using RT-PCR and Northern blot respectively.Survival analyses were done using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: The expression rates of MMP-2 mRNA,uPA and uPA-R mRNA in tumor tissues (31%,41%,and 51%, respectively) were significantly higher than those in ≥5 cm adjacent tissues (19%, 11%, and 9%; X2=4.59,43.58, and 53.24 respectively, P<0.05,0.0001,and 0.0001, respectively). Expression of MMP-2 mRNA was significantly correlated with lymph node metastasis (metastasis: 61.9%, no metastasis: 39.1%, X2= 7.61, P<0.05),Lauren's classification of diffuse/mixed types:54.2%,intestinal type: 26.3%,X2 = 4.25, P<0.05, expression of uPA and uPA-R mRNA (uPA+: 55.1%, uPA-: 22.2% and uPA-R+: 54.9%, uPA-R-: 18.8%, X2=5.72 and 6.40 respectively, P<0.05).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis of MMP-2 mRNA expression did not show significant difference in all 67 cases, but revealed an association of the expression of MMP-2 mRNA, uPA, and uPA-R mRNA with worse prognosis (P= 0.0083, 0.0160, and 0.0094, respectively). CONCLUSION: MMP-2 may play an important role in the development of invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer.

Correlation of RECK with Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in Regulation of Trophoblast Invasion of Early Pregnancy

To study the role of the reversion-inducing-cysteine-rich protein with Kazal motifs （RECK） gene and matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） in the regulation of trophoblast invasion of early pregnancy. Immunohistochemistry, Western blot and gelatin zymography were used to detect the RECK protein expression localization, expression level and MMP-2 activation level in the placental tissues harvested from 52 normal pregnant women （27 in the early pregnancy, 25 in the term pregnancy）. Immunohistochemistry showed that RECK expression was found both in villous tissues of early pregnancy group and term pregnancy group and was mainly observed in cell membrane and cytoplasm of cytotrophoblasts and syneytiotrophoblasts. RECK expression increased with gestational time. RECK expression of early pregnancy group was significantly lower than that of term pregnancy group （P〈0.05）. RECK expression was significantly lower in cellular column （CC） with invasion ability. Western blot showed that the RECK protein expression in early pregnancy group was significantly lower than that in term pregnancy （P〈0.05）. The optical density values of RECK protein expression in early pregnancy group and term pregnancy group were 1.35±0.14 and 2.68±0.26, respectively, while MMP-2 activation ratio was contrary to RECK protein expression and decreased with the gestation time （P〈0.01）. The MMP-2 activation ratios of early pregnancy group and term pregnancy group were 0.46±0.05 and 0.10±0.02, respectively. The expression of the tumor inhibitory gene RECK was positively related with the invasion ability of trophoblasts, while the invasion gene MMP-2 was negatively related with the ability. The interaction between RECK and MMP-2 may play an important role in the regulation of the trophoblast invasion in early pregnancy.

Distribution and relative activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 in human coronal dentin

The presence of matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） in dentin has been reported, but its distribution and activity level in mature human coronal dentin are not well understood. The purpose of this study was to determine the MMP-2 distribution and relative activity in demineralized dentin. Crowns of twenty eight human molars were sectioned into inner （ID）, middle （MD）, and outer dentin （OD） regions and demineralized. MMP-2 was extracted with 0.33 mol·L-1 EDTA/2 mol·L-1 guanidine-HCl, pH 7.4, and MMP-2 concentration was estimated with enzyme-linked immunoabsorbant assay （ELISA）. Further characterization was accomplished by Western blotting analysis and gelatin zymography. The mean concentrations of MMP-2 per mg dentin protein in the dentin regions were significantly different （P=0.043）： 0.9 ng （ID）, 0.4 ng （MD）, and 2.2 ng （OD）, respectively. The pattern of MMP-2 concentration was OD〉ID〉MD. Western blotting analysis detected -66 and -72 kDa immunopositive proteins corresponding to pro- and mature MMP-2, respectively, in the ID and MD, and a -66 kDa protein in the OD. Gelatinolytic activity consistent with MMP-2 was detected in all regions. Interestingly, the pattern of levels of Western blot immunodetection and gelatinolytic activity was MD〉ID〉OD. The eoneentration of MMP-2 in human coronal dentin was highest in the region of dentin that contains the dentinoenamel junction and least in the middle region of dentin. However, levels of Western blot immunodetection and gelatinolytic activity did not correlate with the estimated regional concentrations of MMP-2, potentially indicating region specific protein interactions.

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factorl65-regulated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Lines Invasion and Migration Involve Expression and Activation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2

The effect of vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） overexpression on matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2） in nasopharyngeal carcinoma （NPC） cells in vitro and the possible mechanism involved were investigated, and the correlation between the expression of VEGF and MMP-2 in NPC evaluated. The NPC cells were transfected with PAd-trackVEGF165 plasmid. The expression levels of VEGF and MMP-2 mRNA and protein in NPC cells were detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot respectively. It was found that the expression of VEGF and MMP-2 mRNA and protein was significantly increased in NPC cells after transfection of VEGF 165. It was concluded that the expression of VEGF was correlated to the in vitro invasion of NPC cells, and the induction of MMP-2 by VEGF was a key process of NPC cell invasion.

Expressions of cyclooxygenase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in cervical carcinoma and their clinical significance

Objective: To investigate the expressions of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 in cervical carcinoma and their clinical significance. Methods: Immunohistochemistry SP method was used to detect the expres- sions of COX-2 and MMP-9 in 72 cases of invasive carcinoma of cervix (ICC) and 16 cases of normal cervical epithelium remote from tumor (NCE). The relationships between the expressions of COX-2, MMP-9 in ICC and some characteristics relating to clinical pathology of cervical carcinoma such as histological grading, lymph node metastasis, stromal invasion and FIGO stage were analyzed statistically. Results: The rates of the positive expressions of COX-2 and MMP-9 in ICC were significantly higher than those in NCE. COX-2: 88.9% (64/72) in group ICC and 12.5% (2/16) in group NCE, P = 0.000; MMP-9: 94.4% (68/72) in group ICC and 43.8% (7/16) in group NCE, P = 0.000. The expression of COX-2 was positively correlated with lymph node metastasis (r = 0.296, P = 0.012) and stromal invasion (r = 0.257, P = 0.029). The expression of MMP-9 was positively correlated with FIGO stage (r = 0.329, P = 0.005) and histological grading (r = 0.351, P = 0.003). The expression of COX-2 was positively correlated with the expression of MMP-9 in ICC (r = 0.297, P = 0.011). Conclusion: The overexpressions of COX-2 and MMP-9 were closely related to the invasion and growth of cervical carcinoma. The tissue with the overexpression of COX-2 had strong invasion ability. COX-2 and MMP-9 had synergistic effect on proliferation, invasion and metastasis of cancer cells. Detecting the coexpression of COX-2 and MMP-9 may be of value in further understanding the biological behavior and predicting the prognosis of cervical carcinoma.

血清MMP-2、OPN对终末期肾病血液透析患者血管钙化的诊断价值

目的:探讨终末期肾病血液透析患者血清基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、骨桥蛋白(OPN)对血管钙化的诊断价值。方法:选取2021年6月—2022年12月首都医科大学石景山教学医院肾内科收治135例的终末期肾病患者为研究对象,采用影像学检测方法评估患者血管钙化情况,并分为钙化组(59例)与非钙化组(76例),比较钙化组和未钙化组基线资料和实验室指标,分析终末期肾病血液透析患者发生血管钙化的危险因素,分析MMP-2、OPN诊断终末期肾病血液透析患者血管钙化的价值。结果:135例终末期肾病血液透析患者发生血管钙化59例,占43.70%。两组血肌酐、血钙、血磷、血清MMP-2、OPN比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。logistic回归分析结果显示,血肌酐、血钙、血磷、MMP-2、OPN高水平与终末期肾病血液透析患者血管钙化的危险因素(OR>1,P<0.05)。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,结果显示,血清MMP-2、OPN诊断终末期肾病患者血管钙化的曲线下面积(AUC)均>0.7,具有一定诊断价值,其中联合检测诊断价值最高。结论:血清MMP-2、OPN在终末期肾病血液透析患者呈高表达,且其在诊断血管钙化中具有良好的应用价值。

Rosiglitazone uppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced matrix metalloproteinase-2 activity in rat aortic endothelial cells via rasMEK1/2 signaling

ix metalloproteinase(MMPs) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory disease,such as atherosclerosis.Among MMPs,MMP-2 is regarded as a major proteinase in atherosclerotic plaque lesions.Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma(PPARg) ameliorates oxidative stress and the inflammatory response.The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Rosiglitazone on Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced MMP-2 activation as well as its possible mechanism.LPS-induced MMP-2 activity was inhibited by Rosiglitazone(PPARg agonist) in the rat aortic endothelial cells(RAEC).LPS-induced MMP-2 activation was diminished no matter exposure to NF-kB Activation Inhibitor II(JSH-23)or Ras inhibitor,farnesylthiosalicylic acid(FTS). Further study shows that LPS-induced activation of Phospho-Rho A and Phospho-MEKl/2 were significantly inhibited by Rosiglitazone.The activation of NF-kB p65 in the nuclear extract of cells was also significantly suppressed by Rosiglitazone, moreover,the expression of NF-κB p65 was partly activated by GW9662(PPARg antagonist).NF-kB DNA binding activity was also demolished by Rosiglitazone.In summary,our data showed that PPARg agonist,Rosiglitazone suppresses LPS-activated MMP-2 secretion via Ras-MEK1/2 signaling pathways and NF-kB activation.PPARg agonist and Ras-MEK1/2 pathway may be another potential therapeutic target for the disease induced by chronic inflammation.

Cryptotanshinone attenuates isoprenaline-induced cardiac fibrosis in the mouse associated with upregulation and activation of matrix metalloproteinase-2

Objectives The impairment of matrix metallopro- teinase-2(MMP-2)has been associated with the development of cardiac fibrosis.Although the Chinese herb Salvia miltior-rhiza has been widely used in patients with cardiovascular disorders,the mechanisms involved have not been elucidated. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether the administration of cryptotanshinone,an active ingredient of Salvia miltiorrhiza,could prevent the cardiac fibrosis induced by isoprenaline and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. Methods and Results Male C57BL/6 mice were submitted to receive daily injection of 0.9%saline,3 mg/kg isoprenaline, or isoprenaline plus 20 mg/kg cryptotanshinone by gastric gavage for 2 weeks.Herein,we demonstrate that cryptotanshinone can significantly ameliorate the isoprenaline-induced cardiac fibrosis,which was associated with marked up-regulation and activation of MMP-2 in ventricular myocardium. Additionally,we demonstrate that cryptotanshinone can dose-dependently upregulate and activate MMP-2 in cultured cardiac fibroblast.Moreover,incubation with cryptotanshinone also can prevent isoprenaline-induced downregulation and inactivation of MMP-2 in cultured cardiac fibroblast. Conclusions Taken together,our data suggest that cryptotanshinone may become a novel and potent antifibrotic agent. The present findings might further our understanding of the role of MMP-2 in cardiac fibrosis and antifibrotic mechanisms of cryptotanshinone.

Study on matrix metalloproteinase-2, 9 in peri-implant sulcular fluid

Objective: To study the expression of matrix metalloproteinases-2, 9 (MMP-2, MMP-9) of healthy implant and peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method, and evaluate the level of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in sulcular fluid as an objective indicator of tissue inflammation around implants. Methods: A total of 40 implants were selected from 30 patients who were treated with dental implants and were divided into two groups: the inflammatory group and the healthy control group with 20 pieces respectively. ELISA double antibody sandwich method was used to detect the levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in PISF. Results: The MMP-2 and MMP-9 expressions were significantly different between the healthy implant group and the peri-implant group (p < .05). The concentration of MMP-2, MMP-9, and the amount of sulcular fluid in the inflammatory implant group were positively correlated with the clinical parameters (probing depth [PD], modified sulcus bleeding index [mSBI]). Conclusions: Under physiological conditions, the levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were low. When the periodontal tissue was stimulated by inflammation, the expression levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were increased, which could reflect the severity of inflammation. The increase levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in PISF could better reflect the health status of peri-implant tissues, which could be used as an objective indicator to assist in the diagnosis of peri-implant inflammation.

Imbalance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 may contribute to hemorrhage in cerebellar arteriovenous malformations

In this study, we determined the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 and -2 in brain tissues and blood plasma of patients undergoing surgery for cerebellar arteriovenous malformations or primary epilepsy （control group）. Immunohistochemistry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay revealed that the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 was significantly higher in patients with cerebellar arteriovenous malformations than in patients with primary epilepsy. The ratio of matrix metalloproteinase-9 to matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-1 was significantly higher in patients with hemorrhagic cerebellar arteriovenous malformations compared with those with non-hemorrhagic malformations. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-2 levels were not significantly changed. These findings indicate that an imbalance of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and matrix metalloproteinase tissue inhibitor-I, resulting in a relative overabundance of matrix metalloproteinase-9, might be the underlying mechanism of hemorrhage of cerebellar arteriovenous malformations.

All-trans retinoic acid regulates the expression of MMP-2 and TGF-β2 via RDH5 in retinal pigment epithelium cells

·AIM: To investigate the effect of all-trans retinoic acid(ATRA) on retinol dehydrogenase 5(RDH5), matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and transforming growth factor-β2(TGF-β2) transcription levels, and the effect of RDH5 on MMP-2 and TGF-β2 in retinal pigment epithelium(RPE) cells.·METHODS: After adult RPE cell line-19(ARPE-19 cells) intervened with gradient concentrations of ATRA(0-20 μmol/L) for 24h, flow cytometry was used to detect the proliferation and apoptosis of cells in each group, and quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction(q RT-PCR) was used to detect RDH5, MMP-2 and TGF-β2 m RNA expression. Then, after ARPE-19 cells transfected with three different si RNA targets for 48h, the RDH5 knockdown efficiency of each group and expression of MMP-2 and TGF-β2 m RNA within them was detected by q RT-PCR. ·RESULTS: Flow cytometry results showed that ATRA could inhibit the proliferation of RPE cells and promote the apoptosis of RPE cells, and the difference of apoptosis was statistically significant when the ATRA concentration exceeded 5 μmol/L and compared with the normal control group(P=0.027 and P=0.031, respectively). q RT-PCR results showed that ATRA could significantly inhibit the expression level of RDH5 m RNA(P<0.001) and promote the expression of MMP-2 and TGF-β2 m RNA(P=0.03 and P<0.001, respectively) in a dose-dependent manner, especially when treated with 5 μmol/L ATRA. The knockdown efficiency of RDH5 si RNA varies with different targets, among which RDH5 si RNA-435 had the highest knockdown efficiency, i.e., more than 50% lower than that of the negative control group(P=0.02). When RDH5 was knocked down for 48h, the results of q RT-PCR showed that the expressions of MMP-2 and TGF-β2 m RNA were significantly up-regulated(P<0.001).·CONCLUSION: ATRA inhibits the expression of RDH5 and promotes MMP-2 and TGF-β2, and further RDH5 knockdown significantly upregulates MMP-2 and TGF-β2. These findings suggest that RDH5 may be involved in an epithelial-mesenchymal transition of RPE cells mediated by ATRA.

胃癌组织高迁移率族蛋白A2与基质金属蛋白酶-9表达与肿瘤侵袭转移的关系及预后意义

目的探讨胃癌组织中高迁移率族蛋白A2(HMGA2)及基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)表达与肿瘤侵袭和转移能力的关系及预后意义。方法采用免疫组化法(SP法)检测93例胃癌组织、30例正常胃黏膜组织中HMGA2、MMP-9的表达;收集患者临床病历资料,并进行随访。结果 HGMA2蛋白在胃癌组织中阳性表达率分别为明显高于正常胃黏膜(P<0.01);MMP-9蛋白在胃癌组织中阳性表达率明显高于正常胃黏膜(P<0.01)。HMGA2与MMP-9在胃癌组织中的蛋白阳性表达均与胃癌组织的肿瘤浸润深度、肿瘤分化程度、淋巴结转移、TNM分期有关(P<0.05);与患者的性别、年龄、肿瘤直径无关(P>0.05)。相关性分析发现,HMGA2与MMP-9在胃癌组织中的表达情况呈正相关(r=0.317,P<0.01)。经Kaplan-Meier生存分析显示,HMGA2、MMP-9蛋白表达阳性患者的生存率均低于表达阴性患者(P<0.01)。结论 HMGA2、MMP-9与胃癌浸润和转移有关,两者表达具有相互协同作用,对胃癌的侵袭和转移起重要的促进作用。HMGA2、MMP-9是影响预后的危险因素,可能成为胃癌治疗的新靶点。

原发性肝癌组织中骨桥蛋白与MMP-2的表达及临床意义

检测原发性肝癌组织中骨桥蛋白(OPN)及基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)的表达。对原发性肝癌与正常肝脏组织标本,应用免疫组织化学技术检测OPN和MMP-2蛋白的表达。42例肝癌组织中OPN及MMP-2蛋白的表达阳性率分别为71．4%和66．7%,两者表达呈正相关(P＜0．01)。并且两者在肝癌不同分期和分级之间差异有统计学意义(P＜0．05)。4例正常肝脏组织中均未见阳性表达。OPN阳性表达可能与肿瘤的浸润转移有关,OPN与MMP-2可能在肝癌的进展中起协同作用。

前列腺癌组织中骨桥蛋白及基质金属蛋白酶-2检测

目的:检测前列腺癌组织中骨桥蛋白(OPN)及基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)的表达。方法:对前列腺癌、良性前列腺增生与正常前列腺组织标本,应用半定量RT-PCR检测OPNmRNA的表达,应用免疫组织化学技术检测OPN和MMP-2蛋白的表达。结果:46例前列腺癌组织中OPNmRNA的表达阳性率为76.1%(35/46),OPN及MMP-2蛋白的表达阳性率分别为71.7%(33/46)和67.4%(31/46),两者表达呈正相关(P<0.01)。并且两者在前列腺癌不同分期和分级之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。前列腺增生及正常前列腺组织中2者均未见阳性表达。结论:OPN阳性表达可能与肿瘤的浸润转移有关,OPN与MMP-2可能在前列腺癌的进展中起协同作用。

白细胞介素-1β和肿瘤坏死因子-α对血管平滑肌细胞及基质金属蛋白酶-2骨桥蛋白基因表达的影响

促炎细胞因子白细胞介素－ １β和肿瘤坏死因子－ α是血管平滑肌细胞的强效促分裂原，为了探讨其促血管平滑肌细胞增殖是否与细胞外基质降解及粘附蛋白合成有关，本文以体外培养的血管平滑肌细胞为研究对象，应用Ｎｏｒｔｈｅｒｎ 印迹及基质金属蛋白酶－ ２ 活性酶图分析方法动态观察白细胞介素－ １β、肿瘤坏死因子－ α对血管平滑肌细胞表达基质金属蛋白酶－２ 及骨桥蛋白的影响。结果发现，白细胞介素－１β和肿瘤坏死因子－ α均可显著诱导基质金属蛋白酶－ ２ 及骨桥蛋白的基因表达，血管平滑肌细胞受两种细胞因子刺激１２ ｈ 后，基质金属蛋白酶－２ 及骨桥蛋白ｍＲＮＡ表达活性最高，分别达到对照细胞的３ 倍左右和１０ 倍以上。对细胞培养基基质金属蛋白酶活性进行酶图分析的结果发现，肿瘤坏死因子－α及白细胞介素－１β作用于血管平滑肌细胞１２ 及２４ ｈ 时，基质金属蛋白酶降解明胶的活性约为对照细胞培养基的２ 倍和１．５ 倍。提示这类细胞因子可同时在多位点上对血管平滑肌细胞的迁移与增殖发挥促进作用。

氧化修饰低密度脂蛋白对大鼠血管平滑肌细胞基质金属蛋白酶-2和骨桥蛋白基因表达及细胞增殖的影响

目的 探讨氧化修饰低密度脂蛋白 (ox L DL)和天然低密度脂蛋白 (n LDL)促血管平滑肌细胞 (VSMC)增殖是否与细胞外基质(ECM)降解及粘附蛋白合成有关。方法 应用 Northern印迹和 3 H- Td R掺入的方法 ,观察两种脂蛋白对 VSMC表达基质金属蛋白酶 - 2 (MMP- 2 )和骨桥蛋白 (OPN)的影响 ,以及 ECM代谢与 VSMC增殖之间的关系。结果 1 0 μg/ml ox L DL作用于细胞 2 4 h可使 MMP- 2和 OPN基因表达活性增加 1倍左右 ;n LDL对两种基因表达的诱导作用较弱 ,高浓度的 ox LDL对 MMP- 2和 OPN表达不产生明显的影响。在一定浓度和时间范围内 ,LDL促细胞增殖作用显示量 -效与时 -效依赖关系。结论 ox LDL和 n L DL可在多位点上发挥促进