Correlation of matrix metalloproteinase－2, －9, tissue inhibitor－1 of matrix metalloproteinase and CD44 variant 6 in head and neck cancer metastasis

This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism in tumor invasion and metastasis. The expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2, 9 (MMP 2, MMP 9), tissue inhibitor 1 of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP 1), cell adhesion molecule 44 variant 6 (CD44v6), HER2/neu and p53 was investigated in 154 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by ABC and ImmunoMax immunohistochemical method. Their clinical relevance and correlation were analysed. The expression of MMP 2, MMP 9, TIMP 1, CD44v6, HER2/neu and p53 was found in cancer cells in 87.01%, 85.71%, 68.18%, 98.05%, 55.19% and 50.65% cases respectively. Linear regression and correlation analysis revealed that there was close positive relationship ( P <0.05) between the expression of MMP 2 and MMP 9, TIMP 1 and CD44v6, HER2/neu and MMP 9, MMP 2 and p53. Up regulation of MMP 2 was accompanied by advanced T stage ( P <0.01) . There was also a trend of MMP 2 expression being related with tumor metastasis. Increased expression of HER2/neu was found in patients with tumor recurrence( P <0.05). The expression of TIMP 1 was higher in laryngeal cancer than that in pharyngeal cancer, and higher in keratinizing and non keratinizing SCC than that in basaloid SCC( P <0.05). These findings suggested that MMP 2 and MMP 9, HER2/neu and MMP 9, MMP 2 and p53 had a coordinate function in aggression of tumor; that MMP 2 had a more important function than MMP 9 in tumor invasion and metastasis; and that HER2/neu might serve as a biomarker for poor prognosis in HNSCC.

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.

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase and Its Tissue Inhibitor in Haemangioma

The action mechanism of matrix metalloproteinases-2 （MMP-2） and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 （TIMP-2） in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangioma was investigated by detecting their expression in the tissue of haemangioma in different phases by using the immunohistochemistry. Fifty paraffin-embedded specimens of skin capillary haemangioma were collected, which were documented in the Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from 2000 to 2006. All samples were stained by regular HE method, and proliferative cell nuclear antigen （PCNA） was tested by immunohistochemical S-P method. The samples were classified according to the Mulliken criteria and the expression pattern of PCNA. Immunohistochemical S-P method was ap- plied to detect the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in proliferative and degenerative phases of cutaneous capillary haemangioma, and in normal skin tissues. In combination with the detection of the expression of factor Ⅷ-related antigen, it was verified that in haemangioma tissues, the cells expressing MMP-2 and TIMP-2 were vascular endothelial cells. The MMP-2 and TIMP-2 expression was quantitatively analyzed by image analysis system （HPIAS-1000）, and one-way ANOVA（107） and SNK（q） test were done to analyze average absorbance （A） and positive area rate of immunohistochemically positive particles by using SPSS11.5. The results showed： （1） Among 50 samples of haemangioma, there were 26 proliferative haemangiomas, and 24 degenerative haemangiomas, respectively; （2） The expression of MMP-2 was weak in normal vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression of MMP-2 in proliferative group was significantly higher than in degenerative group and control group （normal skin） （P〈0.05）, but there was no statistically significant difference between the latter two groups; （3） TIMP-2 was highly expressed in normal tissues, degenerative vascular endothelial cells, cytoplasm of connective tissues and extracellular matrix around blood vessels. The expression level of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly lower than in degenerative phase （P〈0.05）, and the expression of TIMP-2 in proliferative phase was significantly different from that in degenerative phase and normal tissues （P〈0.05）. It was concluded that in proliferative phase of haemangioma, MMP-2 may promote over-proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma, and in degenerative phase, TIMP-2 can inhibit the proliferation of endothelial cells of haemangioma. The two substances play important roles in the genesis, development and degeneration of haemangiomas.

Atorvastatin reduces myocardial fibrosis in a rat model with post- myocardial infarction heart failure by increasing the matrix metaHoproteinase-2/tissue matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor-2 ratio

Background The cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have some non-lipid-lowering effects, such as inhibiting myocardial remodeling. However, the underlying mechanism is still unclear. Methods The left anterior descending coronary artery was ligated to establish a rat model of heart failure, and the rats were divided into a sham operation （SO） group, myocardial infarction model （MI） group, and MI-atorvastatin group. Changes in hemodynamic parameters were recorded after the final drug administration. Histological diagnosis was made by reviewing hematoxylin and eosin （HE） stained tissue. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction （PCR） was performed to determine the expressions of type I and type III collagen, matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）, and tissue matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor-2 （TIMP-2）. Further, primary rat cardiac fibroblasts were cultured and the MTT assay was performed to determine the effect of atorvastatin on cardiac fibroblast proliferation. Results The model of heart failure was established and the results of HE staining and Masson＇s trichrome staining revealed that the rats in the heart failure group showed obvious hyperplasia of fibrotic tissue, which was significantly reduced in the atorvastatin group. Real-time quantitative PCR showed that the MI group showed a significantly increased expression of type I and type III coltagen, MMP-2, and TIMP-2, but a significantly reduced MMP-2/T＇IMP- 2 ratio. Compared with the MI group, the atorvastatin group showed significantly reduced expression of type I and III collagen, unchanged expression of MMP-2, significantly reduced expression of TIMP-2, and an increased MMP-2/ TIMP-2 ratio. We further found that atorvastatin significantly inhibited the Ang II-induced fibroblast proliferation and the expression of type I and type III collagen in cardiac fibroblasts while increasing the MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio. Conclusions These data suggest that atorvastatin can inhibit cardiac fibroblast proliferation and enhance collagen degradation by increasing the MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio, thereby inhibiting the formation of myocardial fibrosis in rats with heart failure after myocardial infarction.

Effects of Saikosaponin-D on syndecan-2,matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 in rats with hepatocellular carcinoma

OBJECTIVE:To investigate effects of Saikosaponin D(SSd) on syndecan-2,matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2(TIMP-2) in livers of rat with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS:Male SD rats were divided into control(n=10),model(n=20) and SSd(n=20) groups,and model and SSd groups given intragastric 0.2%(w/v) N-diethylnitrosamine to induce HCC.SSd group received 0.03%(w/v) SSd in saline.Liver samples were analysed immunohistochemically for syndecan-2,MMP-2,MMP-13 and TIMP-2 at 16 weeks.RESULTS:The model group had more malignant nodules than the SSd group;all model-group HCC cells were grade III;SSd-group HCC cells were grades I-II.Controls showed normal hepatic cell phenotypes and no syndecan-2 + staining.Syndecan-2 + staining was greater in the model group(35.2%,P≤0.001) than in controls or the SSd group(16.5%,P ≤ 0.001).The model group had more intense MMP-2 + staining than controls(0.37 vs 0.27,P≤0.01) or the SSd group(0.31 vs 0.37,P≤0.05);and higher MMP-13 + staining(72.55%) than in controls(12.55%,P≤0.001) and SSd group(20.18%,P≤0.01).The model group also had more TIMP-2 + staining(57.2%) than controls(20.9%,P≤0.001) and SSd group(22.7%,P≤0.001).Controls and SSd group showed no difference in TIMP-2 + rates.CONCLUSION:SSd inhibited HCC development,and downregulated expression of syndecan-2,MMP-2,MMP-13 and TIMP-2 in rat HCC liver tissue.

Lichong decoction reduces Matrix Metalloproteinases-2 expression but increases Tissue Inhibitors of Matrix Metalloproteinases-2 ex-pression in a rat model of uterine leiomyoma

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of Lichong decoction(LD) on expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2) and metalloproteinase-2(TIMP-2) in a rat model of uterine leiomyoma(UL).METHODS:UL was induced in rats using exogenous estrogen and progesterone.LD was administered(p.o.) for 4 weeks,and mifepristone(RU-486)used as a control.To observe the effect of LD on the uterine coefficient and uterine transverse diameter,a radioimmunoassay method was used to detect serum levels of sex hormones.Light microscopic analyses of pathologic changes in the tissues of UL rats were evaluated.Expression of the proteins of matrix metalloproteinases(MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases(TIMPs) in uterine tissues was assessed by immunohistochemical staining and western blotting.RESULTS:A UL model in rats was established successfully.LD reduced uterine weight,uterine coefficient,and uterine transverse diameter compared with untreated controls.LD reduced levels of estradiol,progesterone,follicle-stimulating hormone,and luteinizing hormone in our UL models.LD improved the pathologic condition of uterine muscle.Expression of MMP-2 protein decreased to varying extents in LD-treated groups,but TIMP-2 levels were enhanced.LD appears to reduce MMP-2 expression and increase TIMP-2 expression in UL tissue.CONCLUSION:These data suggest that the mechanism of action of LD on ULs may involve reduction of MMP-2 expression and increase in TIMP-2 expression in rats.

Effects of benazepril on renal function and kidney expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in diabetic rats

Background Excessive deposition of extraceUular matrix （ECM） in the kidney is the hallmark of diabetic nephropathy. Increased matrix synthesis has been well documented but the effects of diabetes on degradative pathways, particularly in the in vivo setting. The renal protective effect of these pathways on matrix accumulation has not been fully elucidated. The present study was understaken to investigate the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 （MMP-2）, the expression of MMP-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 （TIMP-2） in kidney tissues of diabetic rats, and to explore the degradative pathway of type Ⅳ collagen （Ⅳ-C） and the renal protective effects of ACE inhibition- benazepril.

Effects of irbesartan on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2/ tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat kidney

Glomerular hypertrophy and progressive expansion of extracelluar matrix (ECM) have been regarded as the early feature of diabetic nephropathy (DN), which leads to accumulation of ECM and thickening of glomerular basement membrane, and subsequently induces renal fibrosis. Both increasing synthesis and decreasing degradation of matrix components are responsible for matrix accumulation. The later may play more important role in DN that involves a number of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMPs are a family of proteolytic enzymes whose activity is tightly regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs), and the MMP/TIMP ratio is critical for coordinating matrix production and degradation. 1 Recently, considerable evidence suggests that the intrarenal renin-angiotensin system plays an important role in the development of DN. 2 Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) by angiotensin-coverting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist (AIIRA) delays the progression of renal injury associated with diabetes. 3 AIIRA has been regarded as the first line choice for DN therapy. However, the potential mechanism for AIIRA in the ECM degradative pathway has not been fully elucidated. The present study is to investigate the effect of Irbesartan (Irb), a newly developed AIIRA, on renal expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats.

Correlations between papillary thyroid cancer and peripheral blood levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2

Background The relationship between the presence of metalloproteinases and thyroid cancer remains unknown, and many controversies still exist in this field. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlations between papillary thyroid cancer and peripheral blood levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metall0Proteinase-2. Methods The correlations were studied bY detecting the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloProteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 by enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction in the peripheral blood of 30 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, 27 patients with benign thyroid disease, and 25 hea !hy vo!unteers. Results The leve!s of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in the peripheral blood of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma were significantly higher than those in the peripheral blood of patients with benign thyroid disease and healthy volunteers （P 〈0.05）. However, there were no significant differences between patients with benign thyroid disease and healthy volunteers （P 〉0.05）. The accuracy of detection by both enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay and reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction in the papillary thyroid cancer group was 83.33%. Conclusions The levels of matrix metalloproteinase-2, matrix metalloproteinase-9, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 in the peripheral blood are helpful in identifying thyroid carcinoma and aid in preoperative assessment.

Duodenal-jejunal bypass surgery on type 2 diabetic rats reduces the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in the thoracic aorta

Background Bariatric surgery offers a productive resolution of type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM）.The development of T2DM vasculopathy is due to chronic inflammation,which increases matrix metalloproteinase-9 （MMP-9） and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 （TIMP-1） expression.This study sought to examine MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression in the thoracic aorta after duodenal-jejunal bypass （DJB） surgery on a T2DM rat model induced by a high-fat diet and low dose streptozotocin （STZ）.Methods Twenty-one T2DM Wistar rats induced by high-fat diet and low dose STZ were randomly divided into DJB and sham duodenal-jejunal bypass （S-DJB） groups.Ten Wistar rats were fed a normal diet as a control.Recovery of gastrointestinal function post-operation and resumption of a normal diet completed the experiment.Body weight,blood glucose,blood lipid levels,and MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression levels in aortic endothelial cells were measured throughout.Results DJB rats showed significant weight loss 2 weeks post-operation compared with S-DJB rats.After surgery,DJB rats showed significant improvement and steady glycemic control with improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.They also exhibited improved lipid metabolism with a decrease in fasting free fatty acids （FFAs） and triglycerides （all P ＜0.05）.Immunohistochemistry showed decreased MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression 12 weeks after surgery （P ＜ 0.01）.Conclusions DJB surgery on an induced T2DM rat model improves blood glucose levels and lipids,following a high-fat diet and low dose STZ treatment.In addition,DJB decreased MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression in vascular endothelial cells,which may play an important role in delaying the development of T2DM vascular disease.

微小RNA-483-5p调控TIMP2表达对膀胱癌细胞增殖和侵袭的影响

目的探讨微小RNA-483-5p(miR-483-5p)对膀胱癌(BC)细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的影响,并初步分析其可能的分子机制。方法通过TCGA数据库分析miR-483-5p在BC组织中的表达及与预后的关系,荧光实时定量PCR检测BC细胞T24中miR-483-5p和金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子(TIMP)-2的表达水平。将miR-483-5p模拟物(mimic)和阻碍物(inhibitor)转染T24细胞,应用CCK-8和Transwell法评估miR-483-5p对T24细胞增殖和迁移侵袭的影响。双荧光素酶报告基因实验分析miR-483-5p和TIMP-2间的靶向关系,挽救实验验证miR-483-5p的生物学功能是否通过TIMP-2发挥作用。结果与癌旁组织比较,BC组织中高表达miR-483-5p(P<0.05),高表达miR-483-5p者的总生存率低于低表达者(P<0.05)。miR-483-5p mimic可促进T24细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力(P<0.05),miR-483-5p inhibitor则抑制T24细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭能力(P<0.05)。TIMP2为miR-483-5p的下游靶点,干扰TIMP2可逆转miR-483-5p下调对T24细胞增殖、迁移和侵袭的抑制作用(P<0.05)。结论miR-483-5p在BC中高表达,与BC患者不良预后相关。miR-483-5p可下调TIMP2的表达来促进BC细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭。

TIMP-2和IGFBP-7早期预测急性肾损伤作用机制的研究进展

严重感染、缺血缺氧等导致急性肾损伤,使肾脏血管受损、肾小管中炎症细胞和促炎性细胞因子释放增多、糖酵解过程触发并上调。其中炎症细胞增多和血管受损导致小分子核糖核苷酸表达减少,从而上调小管上皮细胞中基质金属蛋白酶。金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子-2(TIMP-2)可广泛抑制基质金属蛋白酶活性(优先与基质金属蛋白酶2结合),为恢复两者的动态平衡,TIMP-2表达增多,同时促炎性细胞因子可直接使小管上皮细胞分泌TIMP-2。转化生长因子β1参与急性肾损伤时胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-7(IGFBP-7)增多的过程。IGFBP-7可延长胰岛素、胰岛素样生长因子1半衰期,促进其与受体结合,延长相关通路的激活,并催化酪氨酸蛋白激酶活性,使磷酸果糖激酶活性提高,最终引起急性肾损伤肾小管上皮细胞中糖酵解过程激活、通量增多。TIMP-2与IGFBP-7能加重细胞周期停滞,可作为急性肾损伤细胞周期停滞的标志物。

RECK、MMP-2、bcl-2蛋白在牙龈瘤患儿牙龈组织中的表达分析

目的 探讨RECK、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、B淋巴细胞瘤-2基因(bcl-2)蛋白在牙龈瘤患儿牙龈组织中的表达情况。方法 选取80例牙龈瘤患儿作为研究对象,所有患儿均行手术治疗,采集肿瘤组织及肿瘤旁健康牙龈组织,采用免疫组化SP法检测样本内RECK、MMP-2、bcl-2蛋白表达情况,比较肿瘤组织及健康牙龈组织中上述表达情况;并随访1年,分析RECK、MMP-2、bcl-2蛋白表达与其复发的关系。结果 肿瘤组织中RECK阳性率为36.25%,低于健康牙龈组织的77.50%,MMP-2阳性率、bcl-2蛋白阳性率分别为73.75%、67.50%,高于对照组的18.75%、22.50%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);80例患儿术后随访1年,共出现33例复发,复发率为41.25%(33/80);复发组RECK阳性率为15.15%,低于未复发组的51.06%,MMP-2阳性率、bcl-2蛋白阳性率为90.91%、93.94%,高于未复发组的61.70%、48.94%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 RECK、MMP-2、bcl-2蛋白在牙龈瘤患儿牙龈组织内存在不同表达,RECK阳性表达率低,MMP-2、bcl-2蛋白表达偏高,其表达与复发存在密切关系,可为完善早期治疗工作提供一定指导。

血清MMP2/TIMP2比值与老年2型糖尿病患者并发AS的相关性分析

目的探讨血清基质金属蛋白酶-2/金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子-2(MMP2/TIMP2)比值与老年2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者并发主动脉硬化(AS)之间的关系。方法回顾性分析2022年1月至2023年4月万宁市人民医院收治的180例初次诊断为T2DM的老年患者的临床资料,并根据是否并发AS[颈动脉-股动脉脉搏波传导速度(cfPWV)>10 m/s]分为AS组(n=69)和非AS组(n=111)。另选取同时期来院体检健康者采用倾向性评分法匹配90例为对照组。比较3组对象的一般资料、实验室指标以及血清MMP2、TIMP2水平和MMP2/TIMP2比值。采用Spearman相关分析探究老年T2DM患者cfPWV与各项指标的相关性。采用多因素logistic回归模型分析,老年T2DM患者并发AS的影响因素。绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线,分析并比较MMP2/TIMP2比值与多指标联合检测对老年T2DM患者并发AS的诊断价值。结果非AS组稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)、血清三酰甘油(TG)、MMP2水平及MMP2/TIMP2比值高于对照组,血清TIMP2水平低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。AS组年龄、合并高血压比例高于非AS组(P<0.05)。AS组HOMA-IR、血清TG、MMP2水平及MMP2/TIMP2比值高于对照组和非AS组,血清TIMP2水平低于对照组和非AS组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。相关性分析结果显示,非AS组患者的cfPWV与HOMA-IR、TC、LDL-C、MMP2、MMP2/TIMP2比值呈正相关(r=0.217、0.264、0.216、0.197、0.703,P<0.05),与TIMP2呈负相关(r=-0.524,P<0.01);AS组患者cfPWV与MMP2、MMP2/TIMP2比值呈正相关(r=0.659、0.857,P<0.01),与TIMP2呈负相关(r=-0.532,P<0.01)。logistic回归分析显示,年龄增长(OR=1.108,95%CI:1.022~1.201,P=0.012)、高血压病(OR=2.877,95%CI:1.174~7.051,P=0.021)及MMP2/TIMP2比值升高(OR=5.147,95%CI:2.392~11.074,P<0.001)是老年T2DM患者并发AS的的独立危险因素。ROC曲线分析结果显示,MMP2/TIMP2比值及多指标联合检测诊断老年T2DM患者并发AS的曲线下面积分别为0.850(95%CI:0.789~0.899,P<0.01)和0.886(95%CI:0.831~0.929,P<0.01),灵敏度分别为73.91%、82.61%,特异度分别为89.19%、82.88%,约登指数分别为0.631、0.655。多指标联合检测的诊断效能明显大于MMP2/TIMP2比值,差异具有统计学意义(Z=2.233,P=0.026)。MMP2/TIMP2比值诊断老年T2DM患者并发AS的最佳截断值为3.23。结论MMP2/TIMP2比值升高为老年T2DM患者并发AS的独立危险因素,对老年T2DM并发AS的诊断有辅助价值,多指标联合检测可提高诊断效能。

Kege联合Bobath球训练对盆腔脏器脱垂盆底功能和血清MMP-2及TIMP-2水平的影响

目的探讨Kegel联合Bobath球训练对盆腔脏器脱垂患者盆底功能和血清基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)及组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-2(TIMP-2)水平的影响。方法本研究中共纳入112例盆腔脏器脱垂患者作为研究对象,所有患者均来源于河南省安阳市妇幼保健院,选取时间为2020年3月至2023年3月,将所有患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组(56例,常规干预措施)和研究组(56例,Kegel联合Bobath球训练)。两组患者均进行为期半年的干预。将两组患者干预前后盆底功能各项评分、盆底肌电生理指标、基质金属蛋白酶-2(MMP-2)、组织金属蛋白酶抑制剂-2(TIMP-2)指标水平,以及两组患者并发症发生情况进行对比。结果干预后两组患者盆底功能障碍影响问卷(PFIQ-7)、盆底功能障碍量表(PFDI-20)评分均相较于干预前下降,且研究组相较于对照组下降(均P<0.05);干预后两组患者Ⅰ类肌纤维疲劳度、Ⅰ类肌纤维肌电值等均相较于干预前上升,且研究组患者上述指标均相较于对照组上升(均P<0.05);干预后两组患者MMP-2指标水平均相较于干预前下降,且研究组相较于对照组下降,干预后两组患者TIMP-2指标水平均相较于干预前上升,且研究组相较于对照组上升(均P<0.05);研究组患者并发症总发生率为7.14%,相较于对照组的35.71%下降(P<0.05)。结论盆腔脏器脱垂患者应用Kegel联合Bobath球训练,有助于盆底功能、盆底肌电生理指标的改善,并通过对MMP-2、TIMP-2指标水平进行调控起到对损伤神经进行修复的作用,且安全性较高。

葛根素对糖尿病大鼠肾功能及肾组织MMP-2与TIMP-2表达的影响

目的 探讨葛根素对糖尿病大鼠肾功能及肾组织基质金属蛋白酶 2 (MMP 2 )及其组织抑制剂 2 (TIMP 2 )表达的影响。方法 单侧肾切除大鼠ip链脲佐菌素诱发糖尿病模型。用原位杂交法检测肾小球MMP 2及TIMP 2mRNA表达 ,流式细胞术和免疫组织化学检测肾皮质TGFβ1,MMP 2 ,TIMP 2 ,IV型胶原及层粘连蛋白表达。 结果糖尿病组较对照组肾小球MMP 2mRNA及蛋白表达降低而TIMP 2mRNA及蛋白表达升高 ,TGFβ1,IV型胶原及层粘连蛋白表达亦增加 ,肾功能恶化 ;葛根素用药组较糖尿病组肾小球MMP 2mRNA及蛋白表达升高 ,而TGFβ1,TIMP 2 ,IV型胶原及层粘连蛋白表达减少 ,肾功能改善。结论 葛根素对糖尿病大鼠肾功能具有保护作用 ,除降低血糖外 ,调节肾小球MMP 2及TIMP 2表达 。

子宫颈腺癌中COX-2与p27^(kip1)、MMP-2蛋白表达的关系

目的探讨子宫颈腺癌组织中环氧化酶2(COX2)与细胞周期调控因子p27kip1、基质金属蛋白酶2(MMP2)的表达关系。方法采用组织微阵列技术结合免疫组化SP法检测106例子宫颈腺癌组织和22例慢性子宫颈炎组织中COX2与p27kip1、MMP2的表达。结果106例子宫颈腺癌组织COX2和MMP2的阳性表达率分别为86.8%和70.8%,均高于慢性子宫颈炎组织(P<0.01);p27kip1阳性表达率为58.5%,低于慢性子宫颈炎组织81.8%(P<0.05)。COX2和MMP2在子宫颈腺癌的病理分级中,G3组阳性表达率均明显高于G1组(P<0.05)。MMP2和p27kip1表达与子宫颈腺癌组织学类型有关,透明细胞腺癌MMP2阳性表达率高于子宫颈内膜腺癌和子宫内膜样腺癌(P<0.05),p27kip1阳性表达率低于子宫颈内膜腺癌和子宫内膜样腺癌(P<0.05)。COX2阳性表达强度与MMP2的阳性表达强度呈正相关(P<0.01)。COX2阳性表达强度与p27kip1的阳性表达强度呈负相关(P<0.05)。结论COX2与p27kip1、MMP2在子宫颈腺癌组织中的表达密切相关,p27kip1低表达与COX2、MMP2增强表达在子宫颈腺癌的发生发展中起重要作用,三者可能作为子宫颈腺癌恶性化的分子标志。

MMP-2、MMP-14、TIMP-2在胃癌组织中的表达及意义

目的探讨基质金属蛋白酶(matrix metalloproteinase,MMP)-2、14及基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制因子-2(tissueinhibitor of metalloproteinase,TIMP-2)在胃癌中的表达及其意义。方法用免疫组织化学方法(SP法)检测80例胃癌手术患者胃癌组织及30例同期癌旁≥5cm正常组织中MMP-2、MMP-14及TIMP-2的表达。结果①在胃癌、正常胃组织中,MMP-2阳性表达率分别为75.00%和36.67%,MMP-14阳性表达率分别为82.50%和33.33%,差异有统计学意义(均P<0.01);TIMP-2阳性表达率分别为45.00%和40.00%,差异无统计学意义。②癌组织中,MMP-2、MMP-14的表达与肿瘤分化程度、浸润深度、淋巴结有无转移和TNM临床分期密切相关(均P<0.01)。TIMP-2的表达仅与淋巴结有无转移相关(P<0.05)。③生存期<2年患者的MMP-2、MMP-14表达率明显高于生存期≥2年患者(均P<0.01)。结论胃癌组织中,MMP-2、MMP-14高表达,联合检测MMP-2、MMP-14或MMP-2、MMP-14、TIMP-2可作为胃癌恶性程度及预后判断的指标。