A peptide containing the receptor binding site of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2 enhances bone mass in ovariectomized rats

Male Igfbp2-/-mice have a significant reduction in bone mass and administration of a peptide that contains the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2(IGFBP-2) receptor-binding domain stimulates bone formation in these animals. Female Igfbp2-/-mice do not have this phenotype but following ovariectomy(OVX) lose more bone than OVX wild-type mice. This suggests that in the absence of estrogen, IGFBP-2 is required to maintain bone mass. Therefore these studies were undertaken to determine if this peptide could stimulate bone acquisition in OVX rats. OVX rats were divided into seven treatment groups: sham animals, OVX animals, OVX animals receiving a control scrambled peptide, or one of three doses of the active peptide termed PEG-HBD-1(0.7, 2,and 6 mg·kg^(-1)) and an OVX group receiving parathyroid hormone(PTH)(50 μg·kg-1 per day). The peptides were administered for8 weeks. DXA revealed a significant reduction in femoral and tibial areal bone mineral density(aBMD) after OVX, whereas treatment with the high-dose peptide increased aBMD by 6.2% ± 2.4%(P < 0.01) compared to control peptide; similar to the increase noted with PTH(5.6% ± 3.0%, P < 0.01). Similar increases were noted with two lower doses of the peptide(3.8% ± 1.5%, P < 0.05 for low dose; 3.1% ± 1.6%, P = 0.07 for middle dose). Micro CT showed that the OVX control peptide animals had reductions of 41% and64% in femoral trabecular BV/TV and trabecular number, respectively. All three doses of the peptide increased bone volume/total volume(BV/TV) significantly, while the low and middle doses increased trabecular number. Cortical BV/TV and thickness at the midshaft increased significantly with each dose of peptide(18.9% ± 9.8%, P < 0.01 and 14.2% ± 7.9%, P < 0.01 for low dose; 23.7% ±10.7%, P < 0.001 and 15.8% ± 6.1%, P < 0.001 for middle dose; 19.0% ± 6.9%, P < 0.01 and 16.2% ± 9.7%, P < 0.001 for high dose)and with PTH(25.8% ± 9.2%, P < 0.001 and 19.4% ± 8.8%, P < 0.001). Histomorphometry showed that the lowest dose of peptide stimulated BV/TV, trabecular thickness, mineral apposition rate(MAR), bone formation rate/bone surface(BFR/BS), number of osteoblasts/bone perimeter(N.ob/B.pm), and decreased osteoclast surface/bone perimeter(Oc.S/B.Pm). The highest dose stimulated each of these parameters except MAR and BFR/BS. Thus, the heparin-binding domain receptor region of IGFBP-2 accounts for its anabolic activity in bone. Importantly, this peptide enhances bone mass in estrogen-deficient animals.

Interplay between micro RNA-17-5p, insulin-like growth factor-Ⅱ through binding protein-3 in hepatocellular carcinoma

AIM: To investigate the effect of microR NA on insulinlike growth factor binding protein-3(IGFBP-3) and hence on insulin-like growth factor-Ⅱ(IGF-Ⅱ) bioavailability in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS: Bioinformatic analysis was performed using microrna.org, DIANA lab and Segal lab softwares. Total RNA was extracted from 23 HCC and 10 healthy liver tissues using mir Vana mi RNA Isolation Kit. microR NA-17-5p(miR-17-5p) expression was mimicked and antagonized in Hu H-7 cell lines using Hi Per Fect Transfection Reagent, then total RNA was extracted using Biozol reagent then reverse transcribed into cD NA followed by quantification of mi R-17-5p and IGFBP-3 expression using Taq Man real-time quantitative PCR. Luciferase reporter assay was performed to validate the binding of miR-17-5p to the 3'UTR of IGFBP-3. Free IGF-Ⅱ protein was measured in transfected Hu H-7 cells using IGF-Ⅱ ELISA kit. RESULTS: Bioinformatic analysis revealed IGFBP-3 as a potential target for miR-17-5p. Screening of miR-17-5p and IGFBP-3 revealed a moderate negative correlation in HCC patients, where mi R-17-5p was extensively underexpressed in HCC tissues(P = 0.0012), while IGFBP-3 showed significant upregulation in the same set of patients(P = 0.0041) compared to healthy donors. Forcing mi R-17-5p expression in Hu H-7 cell lines showed a significant downregulation of IGFBP-3 mR NA expression(P = 0.0267) and a significant increase in free IGF-Ⅱ protein(P = 0.0339) compared to mock untransfected cells using unpaired t-test. Luciferase assay validated IGFBP-3 as a direct target of mi R-17-5p; luciferase activity was inhibited by 27.5% in cells co-transfected with miR-17-5p mimics and the construct harboring the wild-type binding region 2 of IGFBP-3 compared to cells transfected with this construct alone(P = 0.0474).CONCLUSION: These data suggest that regulating IGF-Ⅱ bioavailability and hence HCC progression can be achieved through targeting IGFBP-3 via manipulating the expression of miR NAs.

Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1 promotes cell proliferation via activation of AKT and is directly targeted by microRNA-494 in pancreatic cancer

BACKGROUND Studies have shown that insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 1(IGF2BP1)plays critical roles in the genesis and development of human cancers.AIM To investigate the clinical significance and role of IGF2BP1 in pancreatic cancer.METHODS Expression levels of IGF2BP1 and microRNA-494(miR-494)were mined based on Gene Expression Omnibus datasets and validated in both clinical samples and cell lines by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot.The relationship between IGF2BP1 expression and clinicopathological factors of pancreatic cancer patients was analyzed.The effect and mechanism of IGF2BP1 on pancreatic cancer cell proliferation were investigated in vitro and in vivo.Analyses were performed to explore underlying mechanisms of IGF2BP1 upregulation in pancreatic cancer and assays were carried out to verify the posttranscriptional regulation of IGF2BP1 by miR-494.RESULTS We found that IGF2BP1 was upregulated and associated with a poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients.We showed that downregulation of IGF2BP1 inhibited pancreatic cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo via the AKT signaling pathway.Mechanistically,we showed that the frequent upregulation of IGF2BP1 was attributed to the downregulation of miR-494 expression in pancreatic cancer.Furthermore,we discovered that reexpression of miR-494 could partially abrogate the oncogenic role of IGF2BP1.CONCLUSION Our results revealed that upregulated IGF2BP1 promotes the proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells via the AKT signaling pathway and confirmed that the activation of IGF2BP1 is partly due to the silencing of miR-494.

Significance of highly phosphorylated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 and cervical length for prediction of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies

BACKGROUND A twin pregnancy can carry greater risks than singleton pregnancies.About 60 in 100 twin pregnancies result in spontaneous birth before 37 wk,which is associated with several complications in the premature babies.Clinical detection of biomarkers may help to predict the possibility of premature birth so that corresponding interventions can be given to the pregnant women in a timely manner,in order to reduce the risk of preterm birth and improve the outcomes of the newborn infants.AIM To explore the clinical value of transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length combined with insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1(IGFBP-1)hyperphosphorylation in cervical secretions as predictors of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.METHODS A total of 254 pregnant women with twin pregnancies,who were admitted to Hainan General Hospital and underwent maternity examination,were selected as the study subjects from January 2015 to December 2018.All participants received transvaginal ultrasound measurement of cervical length and phosphorylated IGFBP-1(phIGFBP-1)test between 24 and 34 wk gestation.The pregnancy outcomes were analyzed.RESULTS Of the women with a positive phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).Similarly,in women with a negative phIGFBP-1 test result,preterm birth rate was higher in those with a cervical length≤25 mm than those with a cervical length>25 mm(all P<0.05).The sensitivity,specificity,and positive and negative predictive values of the phIGFBP-1 test combined with the cervical length test were 95.71%,91.21%,95.12%and 92.22%,respectively,for the prediction of preterm birth.CONCLUSION Cervical length combined with phIGFBP-1 tests is of value for the prediction of outcomes of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies.

Changes of insulin-like growth factor-Ⅱ and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 in cerebrospinal fluid of children with tuberculous meningitis

BACKGROUND： Recent studies have found that insulin-like growth factors （IGFs） and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 （IGFBP-3） have stronger neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects. But whether their levels in cerebrospinal fluid could be used as an auxiliary indicator in differentially diagnosing tuberculous meningitis and viral encephalitis is not yet clear. OBJECTIVE： To explore the changes of insulin-like growth factor-Ⅱ （IGF-Ⅱ ） and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid （CSF） of children with tuberculous meningitis and the significance of the changes. DESIGN： A non-randomized concurrent controlled study. SETTING： Department of Pediatric Internal Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College. PARTICIPANTS： Thirty children with tuberculous meningitis （14 males and 16 females） were selected from the Department of Pediatric Internal Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College from January 2005 to December 2006. Tuberculous meningitis was diagnosed according to their clinical manifestations, the history of close contact with tuberculosis, typical cerebrospinal fluid changes of tuberculous meningitis, positive tuberculosis antibody and effective antituberculosis treatment. There were 30 children （13 males and 17 females） with viral encephalitis, and viral encephalitis was diagnosed according to epidemiological history, clinical manifestations, conventional and biochemical changes of cerebrospinal fluid, and negative bacteriology judgment. Meanwhile, 30 children （13 males and 17 females） without infectious and central nervous system disease were selected as the control group. Informed consent was obtained from the parents of all the enrolled children. METHODS： ①The lumbar puncture operation was implemented immediately to obtain cerebrospinal fluid （3 mL）. The contents of IGF-Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 were detected with immunoradiometric assay. The concentrations of glucose and protein in cerebrospinal fluid were determined with a dry-chemical method. The number of white blood cells was counted by Fushi Method. ②The Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation of the contents of IGF-Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid with the leucocyte counting and the concentrations of glucose and protein in cerebrospinal fluid. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES： The contents of IGF- Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid, and their correlation with the leucocyte counting and the concentrations of glucose and protein in cerebrospinal fluid. RESULTS： ①Contents of IGF-Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid： The contents of IGF-Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid in the tuberculous meningitis group were significantly higher than those in the encephalitis virus group and control group （P 〈 0.05）. There was no significant difference in the contents of IGF- Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 in cerebrospinal fluid between the viral encephalitis group and control group （P 〉 0.05）. ②Correlation： The IGF- Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 contents in cerebrospinal fluid were positively correlated with the protein concentration in cerebrospinal fluid （r =0.821, 0.855, P 〈 0.01）, but negatively with the glucose （r =0.742, - 0.605, P 〈 0.01）. CONCLUSION- ①IGFs and IGVBPs are involved in the pathophysiological process of tuberculous meningitis, as well as the glucose and protein metabolism in cerebrospinal fluid. ②The IGF-Ⅱ and IGFBP-3 contents in cerebrospinal fluid can be used as the auxiliary indicators to differentially diagnose tuberculous meningitis and viral enceohalitis.

The Effect of Simvastatin on mRNA Expression of Transforming Growth Factor-β1,Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Tooth Extraction Socket

Aim To determine the effect of local simvastatin application on the mRNA expression level of transforming growth factor-β1 （TGF-β1）, bone morphogenetic protein-2 （BMP-2） and vascular endothelial growth factor （VEGF） in the tooth sockets of rat. Methodology Forty-eight male Wistar rats were randomly divided into experimental and control groups （n=24）. Polylactic acid/polyglycolic acid copolymer carriers, with or without simvastatin, were implanted into extraction sockets of right mandibular incisors. The expression of TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA was determined by in situ hybridization in the tooth extraction socket at five days, one week, two weeks and four weeks after implantation. Results The fusiform stroma cells in the tooth extraction socket began to express TGF-β1, BMP-2 and VEGF mRNA in both experimental and control groups from one week after tooth extraction until the end of experiment. The expression of TGF-131 and BMP-2 mRNA in the experimental group was significantly up-regulated after one, two and four weeks, and expression of VEGF mRNA was significantly increased after one and two weeks compared with that in the control group. Conclusion The findings indicate that local administration of simvastatin can influence alveolar bone remodeling by regulating the expression of a school of growth factors which are crucial to osteogenesis in the tooth extraction socket.

Effects of Exogenous Growth Hormone on Growth Hormone-Insulin-Like Growth Factor Axis of Human Gastric Cancer Cell

Aim: To study effects of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) on growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor axis (GH-IGFs) of human gastric cancer cell in vivo in order to reveal part mechanism of growth effects of rhGH on gastric cancer. Methods: Nude mice were randomly divided into control group, cisplatin (DDP) group, rhGH group and DDP + rhGH group after human gastric cancer xenograft model of node mice was successfully founded and drugs were used for 6 days. We investigated volume of tumor, inhibitory rate of tumor and cell cycle by slide gauge and flow cytometry. In addition, We also respectively investigated insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) of blood serum of nude mice, IGF-ImRNA, insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-IR) mRNA and IGFBP-3 mRNA of xenograft of nude mice by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and semiquantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) on the first day of completing use of drugs later. Results: Tumor grew obviously slowly and tumor inhibitory rate obviously rose in DDP group and DDP + rhGH group compared with control group and rhGH group (p p p < 0.05). Expressions of IGF-I mRNA and IGF-IR mRNA were not obviously different in all groups. But expression of IGFBP-3 mRNA obviously increased in rhGH group, DDP group and DDP + rhGH group compared with control group;meanwhile, expression of IGFBP-3 mRNA also obviously increased in DDP + rhGH group compared with control group, DDP group and rhGH group. Conclusion: Our results indicated rhGH in short-time use did not improve proliferation of human gastric cancer cells and its mechanism was possible that rhGH in short-time use raised simultaneously IGF-I and IGFBP-3 of blood serum and increased IGFBP-3 mRNA, but degraded ratio of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 of blood serum in human gastric cancer cells.

Tribulus terrestris extracts alleviate muscle damage and promote anaerobic performance of trained male boxers and its mechanisms： Roles of androgen, IGF-1, and IGF binding protein-3

Purpose: To investigate the effects of Tribulus terrestris(TT) extracts on muscle mass, muscle damage, and anaerobic performances of trained male boxers and its mechanisms: roles of plasma androgen, insulin growth factor 1(IGF-1), and IGF-1 binding protein-3(IGFBP-3).Methods: Fifteen male boxers were divided into exercise group(E, n = 7) and exercise plus TT group(E + TT, n = 8). The 2 groups both undertook3-week high-intensity and 3-week high-volume trainings separated by a 4-week rest. TT extracts(1250 mg/day) were orally administered by boxers in E + TT group. TT extract compositions were detected by UHPLC–Q-TOF/MS. Before and at the end of the 2 trainings, muscle mass, anaerobic performance, and blood indicators were explored.Results: Compared with E group, decreases of plasma CK(1591.5 ± 909.6 U/L vs. 2719.9 ± 832.5 U/L) and IGFBP-3(3075.5 ± 1072.5 ng/m L vs. 3950.8 ± 479.3 ng/m L) as well as increases of mean power(MP, 459.4 ± 122.3 W vs. 434.6 ± 69.5 W) and MP/body weight(MP/BW, 7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg vs. 7.1 ± 1.1 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group after a high-intensity training. For high-volume training, reduction of IGFBP-3(2946.4 ± 974.1 ng/m L vs. 3632.7 ± 470.1 ng/m L) and increases of MP(508.7 ± 103.2 W vs. 477.8 ± 49.9 W) and MP/BW(8.2 ± 0.3 W/kg vs.7.5 ± 0.9 W/kg) were detected in E + TT group, compared with E group. Muscle mass, blood levels of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone(DHT),and IGF-1 were not signifiantly changed between the 2 groups.Conclusion: Taking 1250 mg capsules containing TT extracts did not change muscle mass and plasma levels of testosterone, DHT, and IGF-1 but significantly alleviated muscle damage and promoted anaerobic performance of trained male boxers, which may be related to the decrease of plasma IGFBP-3 rather than androgen in plasma.

基于心功能及IGFBP7、sST2、CGRP、ET分析沙库巴曲缬沙坦在治疗冠心病合并慢性心力衰竭中的应用效果

目的 分析冠心病(CHD)合并慢性心力衰竭(CHF)患者应用沙库巴曲缬沙坦治疗的效果。方法 选择2020年1月至2023年1月邯郸市第四医院收治的86例CHD合并CHF患者,以随机数字表法将其分为对照组和试验组各43例。两组CHD治疗均应用硝酸酯类、他汀类及抗血小板药物,对照组CHF治疗应用坎地沙坦酯片、醛固酮受体拮抗剂及β受体阻滞剂,试验组治疗则将对照组中的坎地沙坦酯片替换为沙库巴曲缬沙坦钠片。比较两组疗效、不良反应、心功能指标[左室短轴缩短率(LVFS)、左室射血分数(LVEF)、6min步行距离(6 MWD)]、心室重构指标[Ⅲ型胶原前肽(PⅢP)、层粘蛋白(LN)、基质金属蛋白酶-9(MMP-9)]、心肌损伤和血管内皮功能相关指标[胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白7(IGFBP7)、可溶性生长刺激表达基因2(sST2)、降钙素基因相关肽(CGRP)、内皮素(ET)]。结果与对照组比,试验组治疗3个月后的总有效率更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组治疗3个月后的LVFS、LVEF、6 MWD、IGFBP7、CGRP与治疗前比升高,且试验组与对照组比更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PⅢP、LN、MMP-9、sST2、ET降低,试验组与对照组比更低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率对比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 沙库巴曲缬沙坦可有效调节CHD合并CHF患者IGFBP7、sST2、CGRP、ET,改善血管内皮功能、心肌损伤、心室重构及心功能,进而可提高疗效,且具有良好的安全性。

胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2对高血糖环境诱导人足细胞凋亡的影响及机制研究

背景糖尿病肾病患者日益增加,仍有患者在现有治疗中进展为终末期肾病,因此迫切需要新型治疗靶点。目的探讨胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2(insulin like growth factor binding protein 2,IGFBP2)对高血糖环境诱导人足细胞凋亡的影响及机制。方法体外培养的人足细胞随机分为正常血糖(normal glucose,NG)组(5 mmol/L)以及高血糖(high glucose,HG)24 h组、HG 48 h组、HG 72 h组(30 mmol/L)。采用RT-qPCR法检测IGFBP2、肿瘤坏死因子α(tumor necrosis factor,TNF-α)和细胞间黏附分子-1(intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1,ICAM-1)mRNA表达水平,Western blot检测IGFBP2和Cleaved Caspase 3蛋白表达水平,以此确定后续实验HG处理的最佳时间点。将IGFBP2小干扰RNA转染进入足细胞并分为NG组、阴性对照干预组(NG-NC-siRNA)、IGFBP2敲低siRNA干预组(NG-IGFBP2-siRNA1、NG-IGFBP2-siRNA2、NG-IGFBP2-siRNA3),RT-qPCR检测IGFBP2 mRNA表达水平,选择敲低效率最高的IGFBP2-siRNA用于后续实验。根据实验内容将足细胞随机分为:(1)NG组和HG组;(2)NG组和NG+125 ng/mL rhIGFBP2组;(3)HG组和HG-IGFBP2-siRNA组。(1)(2)(3)均通过RT-qPCR检测TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA表达水平,JC-1染色法检测线粒体膜电位,共聚焦显微镜检测线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度,流式细胞术检测细胞凋亡率。结果随HG处理时间增加,RT-qPCR结果显示IGFBP2、TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA水平随时间升高,Western blot结果显示IGFBP2和Cleaved Caspase 3蛋白水平随时间升高。与NG组比较,RT-qPCR结果显示IGFBP2、TNF-α和ICAM-1均在HG 72 h时mRNA水平最高(P<0.05),Western blot结果显示IGFBP2在HG 72 h时和Cleaved Caspase 3在HG 48 h时蛋白水平最高(P<0.05),据此选72 h为后续实验诱导时间点。RT-qPCR检测结果显示,与NG组相比,阴性对照干预组mRNA表达无统计学差异(P>0.05),NG-IGFBP2-siRNA2组IGFBP2 mRNA表达水平最低(P<0.05),敲除效率最高,因此选择IGFBP2-siRNA2进行后续实验。与NG组相比较,HG组线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均增强(P<0.05)。与NG组相比较,NG+125 ng/mL rhIGFBP2组的TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA水平、线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均升高(P<0.05)。与HG组相比较,HG-IGFBP2-siRNA组的TNF-α和ICAM-1 mRNA表达水平、线粒体膜电位绿/红色荧光强度比值、线粒体超氧化物和活性氧荧光强度以及细胞凋亡率均降低(P<0.05)。结论敲除IGFBP2后通过减弱高血糖处理下的线粒体功能紊乱和氧化应激降低人足细胞凋亡,因此抑制IGFBP2的表达有望成为糖尿病肾病的潜在治疗策略。

2型糖尿病合并甲状腺功能亢进患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与糖代谢指标的相关性分析

目的分析2型糖尿病合并甲状腺功能亢进(以下简称甲亢)患者血清信号素5A(Sema 5A)、胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-3(IGFBP-3)水平与糖代谢指标的相关性。方法选取2021年6月至2022年6月邯郸市中心医院收治的73例2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者作为合并组,56例单纯2型糖尿病患者作为糖尿病组,另选取同期在邯郸市中心医院体检的68例健康者作为对照组。比较对照组、糖尿病组、合并组血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平,比较糖尿病组、合并组临床资料[体质量指数、糖尿病病程、空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)、胰岛素(FIN)、甘油三酯、总胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、三碘甲腺原氨酸(T_(3))、甲状腺素(T_(4))、游离三碘甲腺原氨酸(FT_(3))、游离甲状腺素(FT_(4))、促甲状腺素(TSH)、促甲状腺激素受体抗体(TRAB)及甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体(TPOAB)、胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)]。采用多因素Logisitic回归分析2型糖尿病并发甲亢的危险因素,采用Pearson相关分析2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与糖代谢指标的相关性,绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3对2型糖尿病合并甲亢的诊断价值。结果合并组血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平高于对照组和糖尿病组,且糖尿病组高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。合并组糖尿病病程长于糖尿病组,血清HOMA-IR、FIN、HbA1c、T_(3)、T_(4)、FT_(3)、FT_(4)、TRAB、TPOAB水平高于糖尿病组,TSH水平低于糖尿病组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logisitic回归分析结果显示,HOMA-IR、TPOAB、Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平升高,TSH水平降低为2型糖尿病并发甲亢的危险因素(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析结果显示,2型糖尿病并发甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与HOMA-IR、FBG、2 h PG、FIN、HbA1c、HDL-C水平均呈正相关(P<0.05)。2型糖尿病并发甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平与LDL-C水平呈负相关(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3诊断2型糖尿病合并甲亢的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.854、0.804,2项指标联合诊断的AUC为0.900,且2项指标联合诊断的AUC高于Sema 5A、IGFBP-3单独诊断的AUC(Z联合-Sema 5A=2.156,P=0.043;Z联合-IGFBP-3=2.873,P=0.004)。结论2型糖尿病合并甲亢患者血清Sema 5A、IGFBP-3水平升高,且二者与糖代谢指标密切相关。

血清LTBP2、TM4SF1在大肠癌患者预后评估中的研究

目的探讨血清转化生长因子结合蛋白2(LTBP2)、四次跨膜蛋白1(TM4SF1)在大肠癌患者预后评估中的意义。方法将南阳市中心医院2016年7月至2019年7月手术治疗的大肠癌患者108例作为试验组,同期108例健康体检者作为对照组。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测两组血清LTBP2、TM4SF1水平;比较不同血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达水平的大肠癌患者临床资料的差异;采用免疫组化染色法分析大肠癌组织中LTBP2、TM4SF1的表达;Pearson相关分析明确血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达的相关性;受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清LTBP2和TM4SF1联合评估大肠癌患者预后的价值。结果试验组血清LTBP2和TM4SF1水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),二者表达水平呈正相关(r=0.305,P<0.05),大肠癌组织LTBP2和TM4SF1表达阳性率高于癌旁组织(P<0.05)。肿瘤直径>5cm、肿瘤低分化、有淋巴结转移、TNM分期Ⅲ~Ⅳ期、有脉管瘤栓的大肠癌患者血清LTBP2和TM4SF1表达水平高于患者肿瘤直径≤5 cm、肿瘤中高分化、无淋巴结转移、TNM分期Ⅰ~Ⅱ期、无脉管瘤栓的大肠癌患者(P<0.05)。血清LTBP2、TM4SF1联合预测大肠癌患者预后不良的AUC为0.886。结论大肠癌患者血清LTBP2和TM4SF1水平升高,二者联合对大肠癌患者预后不良具有较好的预测价值。

脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP与儿童化脓性脑膜炎发生发展的相关性

目的探究脑脊液中胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)、β_(2)微球蛋白(β_(2)-MG)、肝素结合蛋白(HBP)水平与儿童化脓性脑膜炎疾病发生发展的相关性。方法选取2021年2月至2023年2月郑州大学第一附属医院儿科收治的86例化脓性脑膜炎患儿为研究组,另选取86例非中枢神经系统感染患儿为对照组,比较两组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平,探究其与研究组患儿病情严重程度及预后的相关性。结果研究组脑脊液中IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),且对化脓性脑膜炎具有较高的诊断价值,其曲线下面积分别为0.925、0.930、0.850;重度组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平高于轻度组(P<0.05);预后不良组脑脊液IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP水平高于预后良好组(P<0.05),且对化脓性脑膜炎预后不良具有较高的预测价值,其曲线下面积分别为0.879、0.854、0.822。结论监测化脓性脑膜炎患儿脑脊液中IGF-1、β_(2)-MG、HBP的水平对于早期诊断、判断病情严重程度以及预测疾病预后具有重要价值。

甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF在子痫前期孕妇中表达水平及其对疾病的预测价值

目的 探究子痫前期孕妇血浆中甲基化DNA的表达水平及对子痫前期发生的预测价值。方法 纳入2022年1-12月在该院确诊的82例子痫前期孕妇作为观察组,另外纳入82例健康孕妇作为对照组。提取患者游离总DNA,经过DNA亚硫酸氢盐修饰后通过实时荧光定量PCR反应(qRT-PCR)检测患者血浆中甲基化单意同源物2(SIM2)、结缔组织生长因子(CTGF)及鸟嘌呤核苷酸结合蛋白(GNA12)基因的相对表达水平,并采用相关性分析及受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线对各甲基化DNA预测子痫前期发生的价值进行评估。结果 观察组血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平均高于对照组(P<0.05),且重度子痫前期孕妇各甲基化DNA相对表达水平更高(P<0.05)。相关性分析结果表明,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平与孕妇发生子痫前期均呈正相关(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果表明,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平单独及联合检测对预测孕妇子痫前期的效能均较好,且三者联合检测的预测效能最高(曲线下面积为0.888,95%CI:0.827~0.949)。结论 相较于健康孕妇,子痫前期孕妇血浆中甲基化SIM2、GNA12、CTGF相对表达水平均较高,且其与孕妇子痫前期的发生率呈正相关,血浆甲基化SIM2、GNA12及CTGF相对表达水平有望成为判断子痫前期是否发生的重要指标。

结缔组织病相关间质性肺炎患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平表达与疾病活动度及对预后的相关性分析

目的分析结缔组织病(CTD)相关间质性肺炎(IP)患者治疗前后血清Dickkopf相关蛋白1(DKK-1)、潜在转化生长因子结合蛋白2(latent transforming growth factor binding protein 2,LTBP2)表达水平变化及其与疾病活动度和预后的关系。方法收集2022年1月~2023年10月河北北方学院附属第一医院收治的121例CTD患者,按照IP发生情况分为观察组(CTD相关IP患者,n=62)和对照组(CTD无IP患者,n=59);观察组依照疾病活动度分为稳定期组(n=26)和急性加重期组(n=36)。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)检测血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平;采用Pearson或Spearman分析急性加重期CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平与临床资料的相关性;采用Logistic回归分析CTD相关IP患者病情急性加重的影响因素。结果观察组血清DKK-1(14.98±3.32 ng/ml),LTBP2(32.64±4.01ng/ml)水平高于对照组(2.21±0.67 ng/ml,8.73±2.15 ng/ml),差异具有统计学意义(t=28.983,57.518,均P<0.05)。急性加重期组磨玻璃影占比(66.67%)、蜂窝影患者占比(52.78%)及血清DKK-1(19.67±4.10 ng/ml),LTBP2(38.76±4.92 ng/ml),C反应蛋白(CRP)(32.46±3.12 mg/L)水平高于稳定期组(30.77%,23.08%,8.48±1.37 ng/ml,24.17±3.65 ng/ml,22.05±2.80 mg/L),差异具有统计学意义(t/χ^(2)=7.790,5.534,13.362,12.781,13.524,均P<0.05)。急性加重期CTD相关IP患者治疗前血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平与磨玻璃影、蜂窝影、CRP,疾病活动度呈正相关(r=0.526,0.518,0.513,0.548;0.499,0.514,0.520,0.561,均P<0.05)。随着治疗时间延长,稳定期组和急性加重期组CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平均下降,且治疗前、治疗1个月后、治疗3个月后急性加重期组血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平均高于稳定期组,差异具有统计学意义(t=13.355,13.206,15.913;12.781,12.263,11.161,均P<0.05)。DKK-1[OR(95%CI):2.458(1.297~4.657)],LTBP2[OR(95%CI):2.739(1.567~4.789)]是CTD相关IP患者病情急性加重的独立危险因素(均P<0.05)。结论CTD相关IP患者血清DKK-1,LTBP2水平显著升高,与疾病活动度密切相关,且治疗3个月后二者均明显下降,可一定程度监测患者治疗疗效。

雷公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗难治性肾病综合征的效果及对血清sTNF-R1、IGFBP-2、CFH水平的影响

目的 探讨雷公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗难治性肾病综合征(RNS)的疗效对血清可溶性肿瘤坏死因子受体1(s TNF-R1)、胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白-2(IGFBP-2)、补体因子H(CFH)水平的影响。方法 研究对象为2018年8月至2021年8月于江南大学附属医院治疗的RNS患者102例,以随机数字表法分为对照组(n=51,采取甲泼尼龙片加他克莫司胶囊治疗)和观察组(n=51,在对照组基础上给予雷公藤多苷片治疗)。评估两组的治疗效果、血清相关指标,统计两组的不良反应。结果 观察组治疗总有效率(96.08%)高于对照组(80.39%)(χ^(2)=6.044,P=0.014);治疗后,观察组患者血清白蛋白、CFH水平[分别为(36.54±8.11) g·L^(-1)、(586.20±100.72)μg·m L^(-1)],高于对照组[分别为(32.58±6.12) g·L^(-1)、(540.11±100.47)μg·m L^(-1)],差异均有统计学意义(t=2.783,P=0.006;t=2.314,P=0.023);观察组患者24 h尿蛋白、肌酐、s TNF-R1、IGFBP-2水平[分别为(2.67±0.69) g、(82.25±16.13)μmol·L^(-1)、(1.56±0.45) ng·m L^(-1)、(51.34±10.44) ng·m L^(-1)],低于对照组[分别为(3.24±1.02) g、(92.68±17.35)μmol·L^(-1)、(1.91±0.58) ng·m L^(-1)、(57.79±12.58) ng·m L^(-1)],差异均有统计学意义(t=3.306,P=0.001;t=3.135,P=0.002;t=3.405,P=0.001;t=2.820,P=0.005);观察组复发率(1.96%)低于对照组(13.73%)(χ^(2)=4.883,P=0.027)。结论 公藤多苷联合他克莫司及激素治疗RNS效果佳,降低复发率,改善肾功能,减轻炎症,有望作为辅助治疗RNS的药物。

METTL3通过IGF2BP2依赖性方式参与m6A修饰调控HBV复制的机制

目的探究胰岛素样生长因子2 mRNA结合蛋白2(insulin like growth factor 2 mRNA binding protein 2,IGF2BP2)协助甲基转移酶样3(methytransferase like 3,METTL3)通过N6-甲基腺苷(N6-methyladenosine,m6A)修饰调控HBV复制的分子机制。方法以HBV稳定复制细胞系HepG2.2.15及其亲本细胞HepG2为模型,斑点杂交分析m6A修饰水平,RT-qPCR和Western blot检测METTL3、IGF2BP2表达。生物信息学及免疫共沉淀分析METTL3与m6A阅读蛋白及其相互作用。将METTL3质粒、METTL3 siRNA和(或)IGF2BP2 siRNA转染至HepG2.2.15细胞,分别记为OE-METTL3、si-METTL3、si-IGF2BP2、OE-METTL3+si-IGF2BP2、si-METTL3+si-IGF2BP2、Control组;qPCR检测HBV DNA、HBV rcDNA、HBV cccDNA拷贝数,RT-qPCR或Western blot检测HBV pgRNA、METTL3、IGF2BP2表达。结果与HepG2细胞相比,在HepG2.2.15细胞中m6A修饰富集,METTL3、IGF2BP2表达水平升高(P<0.05)。与Control组相比,在OE-METTL3组中m6A修饰富集增强,IGF2BP2表达水平升高(P<0.05),HBV复制相关指标(HBV DNA、HBV rcDNA、HBV cccDNA、HBV pgRNA)升高(P<0.01);在si-METTL3组中则相反。生物信息学分析及免疫共沉淀显示METTL3与IGF2BP2为互作蛋白。与Control组相比,在si-IGF2BP2组中m6A修饰富集减弱,METTL3表达水平降低(P<0.01),HBV复制相关指标降低(P<0.01)。在OE-METTL3+si-IGF2BP2组中,HBV复制相关指标较OE-METTL3组降低(P<0.001)。在si-METTL3+si-IGF2BP2组中,HBV复制相关指标较si-METTL3组、si-IGF2BP2组降低(P<0.05)。结论METTL3依赖IGF2BP2富集m6A通过增强HBV rcDNA转化为cccDNA,进而增强pgRNA逆转录复制病毒。

尿TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积对重症急性胰腺炎相关性急性肾损伤的早期预测价值

目的探究尿基质金属蛋白酶抑制因子-2(TIMP-2)与胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白7(IGFBP7)的乘积对重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)相关性急性肾损伤(AKI)的早期预测价值。方法选取2018年3月至2021年3月新乡医学院第一附属医院收治的93例SAP患者为研究对象,根据患者是否发生AKI分为AKI组(26例)和非AKI组(67例)。采用酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)检测患者尿液中TIMP-2和IGFBP7水平;采用多因素logistic回归分析影响SAP患者发生AKI的危险因素;通过受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析SAP患者急性胰腺炎严重程度床边指数(Bisap)评分、尿液中TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积对发生AKI的预测价值。结果与非AKI组相比,AKI组患者Bisap评分、D-二聚体、降钙素原(PCT)、超敏C反应蛋白(hs-CRP)、TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积均上升,血钙水平降低(P<0.05)。AKI患者尿液TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积随AKI分级增加而上升(P<0.05)。Pearson相关性分析结果显示,AKI患者尿液TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积与Bisap评分、D-二聚体、PCT、hs-CRP均呈正相关(P<0.05),与血钙呈负相关(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析结果显示,Bisap评分、TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积是影响SAP相关性AKI发生的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,尿液TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积预测SAP患者发生AKI的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.923,高于Bisap评分预测的AUC(P<0.05)。结论SAP相关性AKI患者尿TIMP-2与IGFBP7的乘积异常升高,其高水平是SAP患者发生AKI的危险因素,且对发生AKI具有一定的预测价值。

lncRNA AC092718.4对HER2阳性乳腺癌耐药性的影响及其可能机制

目的探讨长链非编码RNA(lncRNA)AC092718.4对人类表皮生长因子受体2(HER2)阳性乳腺癌耐药性的影响及其可能机制。方法(1)获取曲妥珠单抗非耐药及耐药HER2阳性乳腺癌患者的乳腺癌组织(设为非耐药组、耐药组),检测其lncRNA AC092718.4、miR-135a-5p、S100钙结合蛋白P(S100P)mRNA和蛋白的表达水平。(2)以对曲妥珠单抗不敏感的HER2阳性乳腺癌细胞系MDA-MB-361细胞作为原发耐药细胞模型,以乳腺癌细胞株BT-474细胞为亲本,构建对曲妥珠单抗继发耐药的细胞模型(BT-474/TRA细胞)。检测3种细胞中lncRNA AC092718.4、miR-135a-5p、S100P mRNA和蛋白的表达水平。经同一浓度曲妥珠单抗干预48 h后,检测3种细胞的活力。(3)取MDA-MB-361细胞分为sh-AC092718.4组、sh-NC组、对照组进行实验,其中sh-AC092718.4组细胞和sh-NC组分别转染sh-AC092718.4和sh-NC,对照组细胞未经任何处理。经同一浓度曲妥珠单抗干预48 h后,检测3组细胞的活力。(4)采用starBase和TargetScan分别预测lncRNA AC092718.4和miR-135a-5p的潜在靶标。通过双荧光素酶报告基因实验验证lncRNA AC092718.4与miR-135a-5p之间、miR-135a-5p与S100P之间的靶向结合情况。结果(1)与非耐药组相比,耐药组lncRNA AC092718.4、S100P mRNA、S100P蛋白表达水平升高,miR-135a-5p表达水平降低(P<0.05)。(2)与BT-474细胞相比,BT-474/TRA细胞及MDA-MB-361细胞的lncRNA AC092718.4、S100P mRNA、S100P蛋白表达水平升高,miR-135a-5p表达水平降低,曲妥珠单抗干预48 h后的细胞活力更大(P<0.05)。(3)与对照组和sh-NC组比较,sh-AC092718.4组MDA-MB-361细胞活力降低(P<0.05)。(4)starBase预测结果显示,lncRNA AC092718.4与miR-135a-5p有靶向结合位点;TargetScan预测结果显示,miR-135a-5p与S100P有靶向结合位点。荧光素酶报告基因实验结果提示,lncRNA AC092718.4可与miR-135a-5p直接结合,S100P是miR-135a-5p的靶基因。结论LncRNA AC092718.4促进乳腺癌细胞对曲妥珠单抗产生耐药性,下调lncRNA AC092718.4表达可减轻MDA-MB-361细胞对曲妥珠单抗的耐药性,其机制可能涉及lncRNA AC092718.4作为竞争性内源RNA竞争性结合miR-135a-5p,从而上调S100P的表达。

CXCR1、ESM-1及IGFBP-2与COPD合并肺部感染患者疾病严重程度、预后的关系

目的 分析血清趋化因子受体1(CXCR1)、内皮细胞特异性分子-1(ESM-1)、胰岛素样生长因子结合蛋白2(IGFBP-2)水平与慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)合并肺部感染患者疾病严重程度、预后的关系。方法 选取2021年1月至2023年1月于阜阳市人民医院就诊的COPD患者325例,根据肺部感染情况分为感染组及未感染组。比较两组入院时的血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平及常规感染指标[C-反应蛋白(CRP)、降钙素原(PCT)]水平,采用Pearson相关分析感染组上述指标的关系。比较不同病情严重程度COPD合并肺部感染患者入院时的CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平。对感染组患者跟踪随访6个月或死亡止,根据预后情况分为存活亚组及死亡亚组,比较两亚组患者入院时的血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平;采用受试者工作曲线(ROC)分析上述指标对COPD合并肺部感染患者死亡的预测价值。结果 325例COPD患者包括感染组109例及未感染组216例。感染组患者入院时的血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2、CRP、PCT水平高于未感染组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。不同病情严重程度COPD合并肺部感染患者入院时的血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Pearson相关分析显示,感染组入院时的血清CRP水平与CXCR1、ESM-1水平呈正相关(P<0.05)。随访期间感染组死亡19例(17.43%),存活90例(82.57%),死亡亚组入院时的血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平高于存活亚组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。ROC结果显示,血清CXCR1、IGFBP-2水平预测COPD合并肺部感染患者死亡具有一定局限性(AUC=0.636、0.769),ESM-1的预测效能较好(AUC=0.827),CXCR1+ESM-1+IGFBP-2三项联合诊断的预测效能最佳(AUC=0.904)。结论 血清CXCR1、ESM-1、IGFBP-2水平在COPD合并肺部感染患者的疾病严重程度及预后评估方面具有一定指导意义。