Mechanisms of myeloid-derived suppressor cell-mediated immunosuppression in colorectal cancer and related therapies

Severe immunosuppression is a hallmark of colorectal cancer(CRC).Myeloid-derived suppressor cells(MDSCs),one of the most abundant components of the tumor stroma,play an important role in the invasion,metastasis,and immune escape of CRC.MDSCs create an immunosuppressive microenvironment by inhibiting the proliferation and activation of immunoreactive cells,including T and natural killer cells,as well as by inducing the proliferation of immunosuppressive cells,such as regulatory T cells and tumor-associated macrophages,which,in turn,promote the growth of cancer cells.Thus,MDSCs are key contributors to the emergence of an immunosup-pressive microenvironment in CRC and play an important role in the breakdown of antitumor immunity.In this narrative review,we explore the mechanisms through which MDSCs contribute to the immunosuppressive microenvironment,the current therapeutic approaches and technologies targeting MDSCs,and the therapeutic potential of modulating MDSCs in CRC treatment.This study provides ideas and methods to enhance survival rates in patients with CRC.

The role of tazarotene-induced gene 1 in carcinogenesis:is it a tumor suppressor gene or an oncogene?

Tazarotene-induced gene 1(TIG1)is induced by a derivative of vitamin A and is known to regulate many important biological processes and control the development of cancer.TIG1 is widely expressed in various tissues;yet in many cancer tissues,it is not expressed because of the methylation of its promoter.Additionally,the expression of TIG1 in cancer cells inhibits their growth and invasion,suggesting that TIG1 acts as a tumor suppressor gene.However,in some cancers,poor prognosis is associated with TIG1 expression,indicating its protumor growth characteristics,especially in promoting the invasion of inflammatory breast cancer cells.This review comprehensively summarizes the roles of the TIG1 gene in cancer development and details the mechanisms through which TIG1 regulates cancer development,with the aim of understanding its various roles in cancer development.

Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase is a potential tumor suppressor and predictive marker for hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis

BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a major cause of cancer mortality worldwide,and metastasis is the main cause of early recurrence and poor prognosis.However,the mechanism of metastasis remains poorly understood.AIM To determine the possible mechanism affecting HCC metastasis and provide a possible theoretical basis for HCC treatment.METHODS The candidate molecule lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase(LCAT)was screened by gene microarray and bioinformatics analysis.The expression levels of LCAT in clinical cohort samples was detected by quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction and western blotting.The proliferation,migration,invasion and tumor-forming ability were measured by Cell Counting Kit-8,Transwell cell migration,invasion,and clonal formation assays,respectively.Tumor formation was detected in nude mice after LCAT gene knockdown or overexpression.The immunohistochemistry for Ki67,E-cadherin,N-cadherin,matrix metalloproteinase 9 and vascular endothelial growth factor were performed in liver tissues to assess the effect of LCAT on HCC.Gene set enrichment analysis(GSEA)on various gene signatures were analyzed with GSEA version 3.0.Three machine-learning algorithms(random forest,support vector machine,and logistic regression)were applied to predict HCC metastasis in The Cancer Genome Atlas and GEO databases.RESULTS LCAT was identified as a novel gene relating to HCC metastasis by using gene microarray in HCC tissues.LCAT was significantly downregulated in HCC tissues,which is correlated with recurrence,metastasis and poor outcome of HCC patients.Functional analysis indicated that LCAT inhibited HCC cell proliferation,migration and invasion both in vitro and in vivo.Clinicopathological data showed that LCAT was negatively associated with HCC size and metastasis(HCC size≤3 cm vs 3-9 cm,P<0.001;3-9 cm vs>9 cm,P<0.01;metastatic-free HCC vs extrahepatic metastatic HCC,P<0.05).LCAT suppressed the growth,migration and invasion of HCC cell lines via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling.Our results indicated that the logistic regression model based on LCAT,TNM stage and the serum level of α-fetoprotein in HCC patients could effectively predict high metastatic risk HCC patients.CONCLUSION LCAT is downregulated at translational and protein levels in HCC and might inhibit tumor metastasis via attenuating PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling.LCAT is a prognostic marker and potential therapeutic target for HCC.

Hypermethylation of tumor suppressor and tumor-related genes in neoplastic and non-neoplastic gastric epithelia

A number of tumor suppressor and tumor-related genes exhibit promoter hypermethylation with resultant gene silencing in human cancers.The frequencies of methylation differ among genes and genomic regions within CpG islands in different tissue types.Hypermethylation initially occurs at the edge of CpG islands and spreads to the transcription start site before ultimately shutting down gene expression.When the degree of methylation was quantitatively evaluated in neoplastic and non-neoplastic gastric epithelia using DNA microarray analysis,highlevel methylation around the transcription start site appeared to be a tumor-specific phenomenon,although multiple tumor suppressor genes became increasingly methylated with patient age in non-neoplastic gastric epithelia.Quantitative analysis of DNA methylation is a promising method for both cancer diagnosis and risk assessment.

Mobilization of monocytic myeloid-derived suppressor cells is regulated by PTH1R activation in bone marrow stromal cells

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells(MDSCs)are bone marrow(BM)-derived immunosuppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment,but the mechanism of MDSC mobilization from the BM remains unclear.We investigated how BM stromal cell activation by PTH1R contributes to MDSC mobilization.PTH1R activation by parathyroid hormone(PTH)or PTH-related peptide(PTHrP),a tumor-derived counterpart,mobilized monocytic(M-)MDSCs from murine BM without increasing immunosuppressive activity.In vitro cell-binding assays demonstrated thatα4β1 integrin and vascular cell adhesion molecule(VCAM)-1,expressed on M-MDSCs and osteoblasts,respectively,are key to M-MDSC binding to osteoblasts.Upon PTH1R activation,osteoblasts express VEGF-A and IL6,leading to Src family kinase phosphorylation in M-MDSCs.Src inhibitors suppressed PTHrP-induced MDSC mobilization,and Src activation in M-MDSCs upregulated two proteases,ADAM-17 and MMP7,leading to VCAM1 shedding and subsequent disruption of M-MDSC tethering to osteoblasts.Collectively,our data provide the molecular mechanism of M-MDSC mobilization in the bones of tumor hosts.

RASAL2 acts as a tumor suppressor in cervical cancer cells

This study was designed to investigate the roles of RASAL2 in cervical cancer(CC).Methods:Fifty-four CC tissues and 33 adjacent tissues were obtained from CC patients admitted to our hospital between March 2012 and June 2014.Real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting were performed to analyze the expression of RASAL2 mRNA and protein in these tissues,CC cell lines,and normal cervical cells.Over-expression and silencing of RASAL2 were induced after transfection,and the migration,invasion,and proliferation of the CC cell lines were examined.Results:RASAL2 mRNA and protein expressions were significantly down-regulated in CC tissues and cell lines than in adjacent tissues and normal cervical cells,respectively.While low RASAL2 expression correlated with advanced stage and metastasis of CC,its over-expression significantly inhibited proliferation and metastasis of CC cells and induced apoptosis.Under in vitro conditions,silencing of RASAL2 expression could significantly increase the proliferation,invasion,and migration of CC cells.Conclusion:RASAL2 functioned as a tumor suppressor in CC,and was down-regulated in CC tissue samples and cell lines.

虎杖苷调节Akt/MDM2/p53信号通路对胆囊癌细胞增殖、迁移和细胞周期的影响

目的探讨虎杖苷(PD)调节蛋白激酶B/原癌基因MDM2/抑癌基因p53信号通路对胆囊癌细胞增殖、迁移和细胞周期的影响。方法以人胆囊癌细胞株(GBC-SD)为研究对象,体外培养人胆囊癌细胞株(GBC-SD),使用浓度为10~160 mmol/L的虎杖苷处理细胞24、48、72 h,采用CCK-8法检测细胞的增殖能力,确定最佳实验浓度。将GBC-SD细胞分为对照组(Control组)、虎杖苷低、中、高浓度组(PD-L组、PD-M组、PD-H组)、虎杖苷+Akt激活剂组(PD+SC79组),Transwell小室法评价细胞的迁移能力,Hoechst染色观察细胞的凋亡,流式细胞术检测细胞周期与细胞凋亡,Western blot检测Akt、MDM2、p53磷酸化水平,建立荷瘤小鼠模型评价虎杖苷对胆囊癌肿瘤生长的影响。结果浓度为10~160 mmol/L的虎杖苷处理细胞24 h,可显著抑制GBC-SD细胞的增殖活性,选择10、20、40 mmol/L的虎杖苷进行后续实验;与Control组比较,PD-L组、PD-M组、PD-H组GBC-SD细胞的迁移数、细胞凋亡率、G2/M期细胞比例及S期细胞比例、P-Akt、P-MDM2蛋白表达显著降低,G0/G1期细胞比例、P-p53蛋白表达显著升高,且呈浓度依赖性(P<0.05);与PD-H组比较,PD+SC79组GBC-SD细胞的迁移数、细胞凋亡率、G2/M期细胞比例及S期细胞比例、P-Akt、P-MDM2蛋白表达显著升高,G0/G1期细胞比例、P-p53蛋白表达显著降低(P<0.05);虎杖苷干预治疗后,小鼠移植瘤的生长速度显著降低(P<0.05)。结论虎杖苷可以通过调节Akt/MDM2/p53信号通路使细胞周期阻滞,抑制胆囊癌细胞增殖、迁移。

杜仲协同拟茎点霉XP-8合成木脂素类的条件优化及其功能活性

对杜仲协同拟茎点霉XP-8生物合成松脂醇(Pinoresinol,Pin)、松脂醇单葡萄糖苷(Pinoresinol-4-O-β-Dglucopyranoside,PMG)和松脂醇二葡萄糖苷(Pinoresinol diglucoside,PDG)的条件进行优化,研究培养方式、杜仲添加量和静息处理时间对Pin、PMG和PDG产量的影响,并对相关产物的抗氧化性和抑癌性进行研究。结果表明,3%杜仲PDB培养基培养菌体并静息处理5 d时Pin、PMG和PDG产量较高。该条件下代谢产物液对DPPH和ABTS+自由基的清除能力显著高于杜仲空白培养基,说明发酵过程中产生了增强抗氧化功能的物质。其还能抑制肝癌细胞HepG-2的增殖,通过纯品验证活性说明,Pin是其中主要抑制癌细胞的活性成分,代谢产物液抑制肝癌细胞的作用是一种协同效应。

西黄丸抑制乳腺癌4T1荷瘤小鼠生长的作用及其机制

目的:观察西黄丸抑制4T1荷瘤小鼠生长的作用及其免疫调控机制。方法:建立4T1小鼠乳腺癌模型,观察不同剂量西黄丸干预对肿瘤生长的抑制作用;流式细胞仪检测荷瘤小鼠外周血、脾脏、骨髓来源免疫抑制细胞(myeloid-derived suppressor cells,MDSCs)比例,同时分离小鼠脾脏检测活性氧(reactive oxygen species,ROS)、CD3+T、CD8+T、CD8+T IFN-γ+细胞所占的比例;Luminex液相芯片技术检测荷瘤小鼠外周血白细胞介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)、白细胞介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、单核细胞趋化因子-1(monocyte chemoattractant protein-1,MCP-1)的含量。结果:西黄丸0.9、0.6、0.3 g/kg各剂量治疗组均显示了一定的抑制肿瘤生长的作用(P<0.01或P<0.05),其中以0.9 g/kg组抑制作用最为明显,抑瘤率达到40%。西黄丸可减少荷瘤小鼠外周血、骨髓、脾脏MDSCs比例以及脾脏细胞ROS水平,提高脾脏细胞CD3+T细胞、CD8+T以及CD8+T IFN-γ+细胞所占的比例,同时,西黄丸可显著减少小鼠外周血MDSCs生成密切相关细胞因子IL-6、IL-1β的表达。结论:西黄丸可通过减少MDSCs比例,增强荷瘤小鼠抗肿瘤免疫功能抑制小鼠4T1炎性乳腺癌的生长,降低IL-6、IL-1β可能是其调控MDSCs的机制之一,对于其深入的作用机制还需要进一步的探索。

基于网络药理学方法和动物实验探讨五福健膝方治疗膝骨关节炎的作用机制

目的:探讨五福健膝方治疗膝骨关节炎(knee osteoarthritis,KOA)的作用机制。方法:①网络药理学研究。采用网络药理学方法筛选五福健膝方治疗KOA的靶点。②动物实验。将18只10周龄SPF级雄性C57BL/6小鼠随机分为3组,每组6只。模型组和五福健膝方组小鼠采用内侧半月板失稳术在右后肢构建KOA模型,假手术组小鼠仅切开对应区域皮肤和关节囊后缝合。造模手术后第2天,五福健膝方组小鼠以五福健膝方汤剂(生药浓度1.1 g·mL^(-1))灌胃,每次0.6 mL,每天1次,连续灌胃8周;模型组和假手术组小鼠以等量生理盐水灌胃。药物干预结束后,收集小鼠右后肢膝关节,分别进行股骨远端Micro-CT扫描、组织病理学观察(阿尔新蓝-苏木素/橙黄G染色)及免疫组织化学染色。免疫组织化学染色主要针对Ⅱ型胶原蛋白与网络药理学研究确定的核心靶点蛋白,测量Ⅱ型胶原蛋白表达阳性区域的厚度(视为软骨厚度),同时计算核心靶点蛋白阳性细胞百分比。结果:①网络药理学研究结果。通过网络药理学研究确定的五福健膝方治疗KOA的关键靶点基因15个,其中TP53为核心靶点基因,其对应的蛋白为P53蛋白。②动物实验结果。股骨远端Micro-CT检查结果显示,模型组较假手术组骨表面积骨体积比值降低(P=0.028)、骨体积分数升高(P=0.003),五福健膝方组较模型组骨表面积骨体积比值升高(P=0.004)、骨体积分数降低(P=0.048)。膝关节软骨组织阿尔新蓝-苏木素/橙黄G染色显示,模型组小鼠软骨缺失明显,五福健膝方组小鼠软骨丢失较模型组明显改善。免疫组织化学染色结果显示,模型组小鼠膝关节软骨厚度较假手术组减小(P=0.001),五福健膝方组小鼠膝关节软骨厚度较模型组增加(P=0.048);模型组小鼠膝关节软骨组织中P53阳性细胞百分比较假手术组增加(P=0.000),五福健膝方组小鼠膝关节软骨组织中P53阳性细胞百分比较模型组减少(P=0.000)。结论:五福健膝方能够有效延缓KOA模型小鼠的软骨退变,其机制可能与其抑制P53蛋白表达有关。

Comprehensive analysis of cell-extracellular matrix protein Ras suppressor-1 in function and prognosis of gastrointestinal cancers

BACKGROUND Ras suppressor 1(RSU1),a highly conserved protein,plays an important role in actin cytoskeleton remodeling and cell-extracellular matrix adhesion.Aberration of RSU1 activity can cause changes in cell adhesion and migration,thereby enhancing tumor proliferation and metastasis.However,the correlation between RSU1 and gastrointestinal cancers(GICs),as well as its prognostic role related to tumor-infiltrating immune cells(TIICs)remains unclear.AIM To shows RSU1 plays a potential promoting role in facilitating tumor immune escape in GIC.METHODS Differential expression of RSU1 in different tumors and their corresponding normal tissues was evaluated by exploring the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis(GEPIA)dataset.The correlation between RSU1 expression and prognosis of GIC cancer patients was evaluated by Kaplan-Meier plotter.Then,RSU1-correlated genes were screened and functionally characterized via enrichment analysis.The correlation between RSU1 and TIICs was further characterized using the Tumor Immune Estimation Resource(TIMER).In addition,the correlation between RSU1 and immune cell surface molecules was also analyzed by TIMER.RESULTS High RSU1 expression was associated with poor overall survival of gastric cancer patients,exhibiting a hazard ratio(HR)=1.36,first progression HR=1.53,and post progression survival HR=1.6.Specifically,high RSU1 Levels were associated with prognosis of gastric cancer in females,T4 and N3 stages,and Her-2-negative subtypes.Regarding immune-infiltrating cells,RSU1 expression level was positively correlated with infiltration of CD4+T cells,macrophages,neutrophils,and dendritic cells(DCs)in colorectal adenocarcinoma and stomach adenocarcinoma.RSU1 expression was also predicted to be strongly correlated with immune marker sets in M2 macrophage,DCs and T cell exhaustion in GICs.CONCLUSION In gastrointestinal cancers,RSU1 is increased in tumor tissues,and predicts poor survival of patients.Increased RSU1 may be involved in promoting macrophage polarization,DC infiltration,and T cell exhaustion,inducing tumor immune escape and the development of tumors in GICs.We suggest that RSU1 is a promising prognostic biomarker reflecting immune infiltration level of GICs,as well as a potential therapeutic target for precision treatment through improving the immune response.

髓源性抑制细胞相关抗原在垂体瘤中的表达

目的:探讨髓源性抑制细胞(myeloid-derived suppressor cells,MDSCs)相关抗原在垂体瘤中的表达。方法:选取2012—2022年在汕头大学医学院第二附属医院就诊的垂体瘤患者26例(垂体瘤组),其中侵袭性垂体瘤16例,非侵袭性垂体瘤10例。另外收集同期10例需行内减压术的颅脑外伤或脑出血患者为对照组。垂体瘤组男性19例,女性7例,平均年龄(52±18)岁。对照组男性7例,女性3例,平均年龄(51±19)岁。采用免疫荧光染色的方法,分别检测垂体瘤患者肿瘤组织和对照组患者脑组织中MDSCs相关抗原CD11b、CD15和IL-4Rα的表达情况。结果:垂体瘤中CD11b^(+)、CD15^(+)、CD11b^(+)CD15^(+)髓源性粒细胞的荧光强度均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。在侵袭性垂体瘤组织中CD11b^(+)、CD15^(+)、CD11b^(+)CD15^(+)髓源性粒细胞的荧光强度均高于非侵袭性组(均P<0.05)。IL-4Rα在垂体瘤和脑组织中均未见表达。结论:MDSCs相关抗原CD11b、CD15及CD11b^(+)CD15^(+)髓源性粒细胞在垂体瘤(特别是侵袭性垂体瘤)中的表达水平升高。

半胱氨酸双加氧酶1基因启动子甲基化在肿瘤研究中的应用

半胱氨酸双加氧酶1(cysteine dioxygenase 1,CDO1)是一种肿瘤抑制基因(tumor suppressor gene,TSG),参与细胞增殖、分化、凋亡及铁死亡等一系列生理过程。DNA甲基化是人类肿瘤中表观遗传学修饰的主要方式之一,CDO1是一种与恶性肿瘤高度相关的甲基化基因(highly relevant methylation gene,HRMG),在多种人类癌症中被其甲基化启动子所沉默,甲基化的CDO1基因启动子是人类肿瘤中最常见的早期特异性诊断标志物之一。本文就CDO1生物学功能及其启动子DNA的甲基化在肿瘤中的作用及调控作一综述。

溃疡性结肠炎患者结肠黏膜组织微小RNA-155和细胞因子信号转导抑制因子1表达与疾病严重程度的相关性

目的探讨溃疡性结肠炎(UC)患者结肠黏膜组织微小RNA-155(miR-155)、细胞因子信号转导抑制因子1(SOCS1)表达水平与疾病严重程度的关系。方法选取2021年9月至2023年6月河北北方学院附属第二医院收治的UC患者130例。按照改良Mayo评分系统将患者分为活动期组(n=85)和缓解期组(n=45);根据改良Truelove和Witts分型标准将UC活动期患者分为轻度组(n=35)、中度组(n=30)和重度组(n=20)。同时选取健康体检行结肠镜检查或结肠单发息肉切除术后复查结肠镜结果正常并排除其他疾病者共90例作为对照组。收集UC患者病变显著的结肠段黏膜组织和对照组距肛门20 cm处正常结肠黏膜组织。采用荧光定量PCR法测定组织中miR-155、SOCS1 mRNA表达水平,免疫组织化学法测定组织中SOCS1蛋白表达情况,分析UC患者结肠黏膜组织miR-155、SOCS1 mRNA和改良Mayo评分的相关性,评价miR-155、SOCS1 mRNA表达水平对UC活动期患者发生重度病情的预测价值。结果与对照组和缓解期组比较,活动期组结肠黏膜组织miR-155表达水平显著升高,SOCS1 mRNA表达水平、SOCS1蛋白阳性表达率显著降低(P均<0.001)。轻、中、重度组UC活动期患者结肠黏膜组织miR-155表达水平和改良Mayo评分依次升高,SOCS1 mRNA表达水平依次降低(P均<0.001)。UC患者结肠黏膜组织miR-155与改良Mayo评分呈正相关,SOCS1 mRNA与改良Mayo评分呈负相关(P均<0.001)。miR-155高表达(OR=2.762,95%CI=1.284~5.944,P=0.009)、SOCS1 mRNA低表达(OR=2.617,95%CI=1.302~5.258,P=0.007)、改良Mayo评分≥12分(OR=3.232,95%CI=1.450~7.204,P=0.004)是影响UC活动期患者发生重度病情的危险因素。miR-155和SOCS1 mRNA联合预测UC活动期患者发生重度病情的曲线下面积为0.920。结论miR-155、SOCS1 mRNA的表达水平与UC活动期患者的病情严重程度存在相关性,两者联合对UC活动期患者发生重度病情的预测效能较高。

强直性脊柱炎模型小鼠踝关节组织和临床患者PBMC中miR-142-5p,SOCS1 mRNA表达及与免疫功能分析研究

目的探究强直性脊柱炎(ankylosing spondylitis,AS)模型小鼠和临床患者外周血单个核细胞(peripheralblood mononuclear cell,PBMC)中微小RNA-142-5p(miR-142-5p),细胞因子信号转导抑制因子1(suppressor ofcytokine signaling 1,SOCS1)mRNA表达及其对免疫功能的影响。方法通过实时荧光定量(quantitative real timePCR,qRT-PCR)检测2022年1月~2023年3月商丘市第一人民医院收治的30例确诊的AS患者(患者组)和30例健康体检者(健康组)的PBMC中miR-142-5p和SOCS1 mRNA水平。采用牛蛋白聚糖联合完全弗氏佐剂诱导AS小鼠模型,然后将小鼠分为对照组、模型组、阴性组和拮抗剂组。对照组和模型组小鼠尾静脉注射生理盐水,阴性组和拮抗剂组小鼠分别尾静脉注射NC-antagomir和miR-142-5p-antagomir。治疗2周后,分别评估各组小鼠的关节炎症状评分。通过苏木精伊红(hematoxylin eosin,HE)染色评价踝关节形态。采用ELISA法检测小鼠血清中Th1细胞因子干扰素γ(IFN-γ)、Th2细胞因子白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、Th17细胞因子白细胞介素-17(IL-17)和Treg细胞因子叉头盒蛋白P3(FOXP3)的表达水平。通过qRT-PCR和Western blot检测PBMC和踝关节组织中miR-142-5p,SOCS1,IFN-γ,IL-4,IL-17和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白表达水平。结果与健康组比较,患者组PBMC中miR-142-5p水平升高(3.03±0.99 vs1.00±0.21),SOCS1 mRNA水平降低(0.41±0.09 vs 1.00±0.18),差异具有统计学意义(t=10.997,15.956,均P<0.001)。与对照组比较,模型组小鼠踝关节组织中miR-142-5p水平(4.00±0.52 vs 1.00±0.04)升高,IFN-γ和IL-17的mRNA和蛋白水平均升高,SOCS1,IL-4和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白水平均降低,差异具有统计学意义(t=23.356,31.420,48.056,47.224,38.035,29.007,54.183,28.123,55.155,26.758,45.346,均P<0.05);关节炎症状评分升高(7.83±0.94 vs 0.00±0.00,t=22.212,P<0.05),踝关节结构破坏明显;血清中IFN-γ,IL-17水平以及IFN-γ/IL-4比值(0.81±0.08 vs 2.08±0.33)和IL-17/FOXP3比值(0.41±0.03 vs 1.27±0.10)均升高,差异具有统计学意义(t=15.382,35.779,15.412,35.130,均P<0.05)。与阴性组比较,拮抗剂组小鼠踝关节组织中miR-142-5p水平(1.47±0.10 vs 3.89±0.33)降低,IFN-γ和IL-17的mRNA和蛋白水平均降低,SOCS1,IL-4和FOXP3的mRNA和蛋白水平均升高,差异具有统计学意义(t=18.846,22.969,43.454,32.617,23.259,20.881,41.832,11.994,32.977,15.190,35.834,均P<0.05);关节炎症状评分降低(7.42±1.24 vs 2.75±0.75,t=13.233,P<0.05),踝关节形态明显改善;血清中IFN-γ,IL-17水平以及IFN-γ/IL-4比值(1.22±0.11 vs 1.91±0.19)和IL-17/FOXP3比值(0.69±0.05vs 1.23±0.12)均降低,差异具有统计学意义(t=8.688,22.972,8.377,22.007,均P<0.05)。结论miR-142-5p在AS中高表达,使用拮抗剂下调miR-142-5p可能通过上调SOCS1进而降低Th1/Th2和Th17/Treg比值,从而改善AS小鼠的免疫平衡并抑制AS的进展。

肺结核患者血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125表达意义及其与引发支气管狭窄的相关性分析

目的分析肺结核患者血清γ干扰素诱导蛋白10(IP-10)、细胞因子信号转导抑制物1(SOCS1)及糖类抗原125(CA125)表达意义及其与引发支气管狭窄的相关性。方法回顾性选择2021年1月至2023年1月河北省胸科医院收治的116例肺结核患者作为观察组,同期116名健康体检者作为对照组。根据观察组患者胸部影像学检查结果,分为重度组(n=26)和轻中度组(n=90);通过纤维支气管镜检查及活检,判断患者是否存在支气管狭窄,分为支气管狭窄组(n=42)与单纯肺结核组(n=74)。检测所有入选者血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125水平,比较血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125在对照组与观察组、不同严重程度的肺结核患者中的差异性;比较支气管狭窄组与单纯肺结核组第1秒用力呼气量(FEV1)、用力肺活量(FVC)、最大呼气峰流速(PEF);分析血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125与肺结核患者肺功能相关指标及其并发支气管狭窄的相关性。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清IP-10、SOCS1及CA125水平预测肺结核患者发生支气管狭窄的效能。结果观察组血清IP-10、CA125水平分别为(95.84±12.58)ng/L、(1.89±0.86)U/mL,均高于对照组[(71.25±5.63)ng/L、(0.74±0.23)U/mL],SOCS1水平为(165.32±7.95)μg/L,低于对照组[(252.54±24.71)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。重度组肺结核患者血清IP-10、CA125水平分别为(106.74±15.01)ng/L、(2.67±1.12)U/mL,均高于轻中度组[(89.72±8.16)ng/L、(1.45±0.60)U/mL],SOCS1水平为(154.12±6.07)μg/L,低于轻中度组[(200.75±15.83)μg/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。支气管狭窄组FEV1、FVC、PEF均小于单纯肺结核组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。经Pearson相关性分析,肺结核患者FEV1、FVC、PEF与血清IP-10、CA125水平呈正相关(P<0.05),与SOCS1水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。经ROC曲线分析,血清IP-10、SOCS1联合CA125预测肺结核患者发生支气管狭窄的敏感度为89.12%,特异度为48.63%,曲线下面积为0.924。结论肺结核患者血清IP-10、CA125水平明显升高,SOCS1水平降低,与病情严重程度相关,其联合预测支气管狭窄具有较好的效能。

隐身直升机红外辐射与雷达散射特征分析

为实现直升机红外/雷达综合隐身,将一体化红外抑制器融入隐身直升机的设计中,通过数值计算得到悬停状态下直升机的温度场、红外辐射特性以及雷达散射特性。结果表明:在一体化红外抑制器引射气流和旋翼下洗气流的作用下,直升机排气混合管和后机身都可以得到很好的冷却;尾桨通流作用下的高温排气对左侧机身的局部加热效应更显著;排气系统与后机身一体化设计方案使得机身可以有效地遮挡高温混合管,所以3~5μm波段总红外辐射主要来源于气体和机身蒙皮;而在8~14μm波段,气体红外辐射可以忽略不计;在3 GHz、6 GHz、10 GHz和15 GHz频率下,隐身直升机周向RCS均值都控制在4 dBsm以下,表明一体化设计方案在降低红外辐射的同时也具备较好的雷达隐身能力。

口腔扁平苔藓患者血清miR-155-5p、SOCS1 mRNA水平与病损程度及Th17/Treg失衡的关系

目的探讨口腔扁平苔藓(OLP)患者血清微小核糖核酸-155-5p(miR-155-5p)、细胞因子信号传导抑制蛋白1(SOCS1)mRNA水平与病损程度及辅助性T细胞17(Th17)/调节性T细胞(Treg)失衡的关系。方法选择OLP患者76例(观察组),其中非糜烂型28例、糜烂型48例(轻中度糜烂29例、重度糜烂19例),同期随机另选体检健康的志愿者50例(对照组),采集所有研究对象外周静脉血,采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链式反应检测血清miR-155-5p、SOCS1 mRNA,采用流式细胞术检测Th17、Treg比例并计算Th17/Treg。采用Pearson/Spearman相关分析法分析OLP患者血清miR-155-5p水平与SOCS1 mRNA水平的关系以及二者与外周血Th17、Treg比例和Th17/Treg的关系。结果与对照组比较,观察组血清miR-155-5p水平以及外周血Th17比例和Th17/Treg升高,血清SOCS1 mRNA水平和外周血Treg比例降低(P均<0.05)。非糜烂型OLP及糜烂型OLP轻中度糜烂、重度糜烂患者血清miR-155-5p水平以及外周血Th17比例和Th17/Treg逐渐升高,血清SOCS1 mRNA水平和外周血Treg比例逐渐降低(P均<0.05)。相关性分析显示,OLP患者血清miR-155-5p水平与血清SOCS1 mRNA水平呈负相关关系(r=-0.809,P<0.01);血清miR-155-5p水平与外周血Th17比例、Th17/Treg均呈正相关关系(r/rs分别为0.819、0.820,P均<0.05),与Treg比例呈负相关关系(r=-0.735,P<0.05);血清SOCS1 mRNA水平与外周血Th17比例、Th17/Treg均呈负相关关系(r/rs分别为-0.770、-0.790,P均<0.05),与Treg比例呈正相关关系(r=0.733,P<0.05)。结论OLP患者血清miR-155-5p水平升高、血清SOCS1 mRNA水平降低,二者水平变化与病损程度加重和Th17/Treg失衡密切相关。

冬凌草甲素调节JAK2/STAT3/SOCS-1信号通路对糖耐量异常大鼠胰岛素抵抗的影响

目的探讨冬凌草甲素(Oridonin,Ori)对糖耐量异常(impaired glucose tolerance,IGT)大鼠胰岛素抵抗(insulin resistance,IR)的影响及作用机制。方法采用高脂饮食喂养联合链脲佐菌素注射法构建IGT大鼠IR模型,大鼠分为正常组(CT组)、IGT模型组(IGT组)、Ori组(10 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1))、Ori+Colivelin(COL)组(10 mg·kg^(-1)·d^(-1)Ori+2 mg/kg COL),每组6只。血糖检测仪测定空腹血糖(FPG)、葡萄糖耐量试验(OGTT)2 h血糖(2 hPG),ELISA试剂盒测定空腹胰岛素(FINS)、单核细胞趋化蛋白1(MCP-1)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)含量,计算胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR),血液自动分析仪测定血清胆固醇(TC)、三酰甘油(TG)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)和高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)水平,HE染色观察肝脏病理形态,Western blot验证附睾脂肪磷酸化(p)-激活Janus激活激酶2(JAK2)、JAK2、p-信号转导和转录激活因子3(STAT3)、STAT3、p-细胞因子信号传导抑制蛋白1(SOCS-1)、SOCS-1蛋白表达。结果与CT组比较,IGT组大鼠肝脏细胞肿胀,胞浆内可见大量大小不一的脂肪空泡,细胞核被脂肪空泡挤压偏位,且发生炎性细胞浸润,FPG、2hPG、FINS、HOMA-IR、TC、TG、LDL-C、MCP-1、TNF-α以及p-JAK2/JAK2、p-STAT3/STAT3、p-SOCS-1/SOCS-1蛋白表达水平升高,血清HDL-C水平下降(P<0.05);与IGT组相比,Ori组大鼠肝脏细胞胞浆内脂肪滴及空泡数量明显减少,细胞肿胀有所缓解,未见炎性细胞浸润,FPG、2hPG、FINS、HOMA-IR、TC、TG、LDL-C、MCP-1、TNF-α以及p-JAK2/JAK2、p-STAT3/STAT3、p-SOCS-1/SOCS-1蛋白表达水平下降,血清HDL-C水平升高(P<0.05);与Ori组相比,Ori+COL组大鼠肝脏脂肪变状况加剧,细胞肿大,血清FPG、2hPG、FINS、HOMA-IR、TC、TG、LDL-C、MCP-1、TNF-α以及p-JAK2/JAK2、p-STAT3/STAT3、p-SOCS-1/SOCS-1蛋白表达水平升高,血清HDL-C水平下降(P<0.05)。结论Ori对IGT大鼠IR的缓解作用可能与抑制JAK2/STAT3/SOCS-1信号通路激活有关。

XIAP、Smac表达与乳腺癌新辅助化疗后腋窝阳性淋巴结病理完全缓解及预后的相关性

目的 探究抑制X染色体连锁的凋亡抑制蛋白(XIAP)、第二个线粒体衍生的半胱氨酸蛋白酶激活剂(Smac)表达与乳腺癌新辅助化疗(NACT)后腋窝淋巴结(ALN)阳性病理完全缓解(pCR)及预后的相关性。方法 选取2019年6月至2021年6月期间唐山市妇幼保健院收治的195例乳腺癌ALN阳性患者纳入乳腺癌组,所有患者均进行NACT,NACT前所有患者均进行活检穿刺取病灶组织。另同期选取195例经进行乳腺活检穿刺,且病理证实为良性乳腺结节的患者,纳入对照组。采用免疫组化法检测患者XIAP、Smac表达水平。根据乳腺癌患者NACT疗效分为pCR组及非pCR组,收集患者临床资料,采用单因素和多因素Logistic回归模型分析NACT后ALN阳性患者非pCR的影响因素,采用Kaplan Meier法分析不同XIAP、Smac表达情况患者的生存预后情况。结果 乳腺癌组病灶组织XIAP低表达占比低于对照组,Smac低表达高于对照组(P<0.05);195例患中72例患者NACT后pCR,pCR发生率为36.92%;非pCR组AJCCⅢ期、原发病灶直径>3.5 cm、ALN数量≥4个、ALN pN1~pN2期、XIAP高表达及Smac低表达占比均高于pCR组(P<0.05);Logistic回归分析模型结果显示,AJCCⅢ期、ALN数量≥4个、ALN pN1~pN2期、XIAP高表达及Smac低表达是乳腺癌患者NACT后ALN阳性非pCR的独立危险因素(P<0.05,OR>1);乳腺癌患者随访时间12~36个月,中位随访时间26个月,Kaplan Meier生存分析显示,XIAP低表达者3年累积生存率为94.9%,高于XIAP高表达者的90.4%(Log rank χ^(2)=4.931,P=0.026);Smac低表达者3年累积生存率为89.8%,低于Smac高表达的94.0%(Log rank χ^(2)=4.534,P=0.033)。结论 乳腺癌ALN阳性患者组织中XIAP异常高表达,Smac异常低表达,XIAP高表达及Smac低表达是乳腺癌患者NACT后ALN阳性非pCR的独立危险因素,XIAP低表达、Smac高表达患者生存率更高,预后更好。